Join a TV debate, Mr Blair, or stop moaning about apathy
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It is possible that there will be a very low voter turnout for the forthcoming general election in the UK. Prime Minister Tony Blair should consider participating in a television debate as a way of boosting voter interest.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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An idea that could breathe some life back into politics
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The possibility of reforming the UK's electoral system is discussed. It is argued that there must be a shift away from the current system's ability to produce very large parliamentary majorities on quite low support.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Mr Blair could and should postpone the election
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The political impact of the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the UK is discussed. It is argued that Prime Minister Tony Blair should delay the local elections and the general election.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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