Ramon Said:

Why does Scotland vote Labour so much?

We Answered:

Looking at the votes cast in Scotland, we can see:

Labour: 1,035,528 votes, 42 seats, with a vote swing of +2.5
Liberal Democrat: 465,471 votes, 11 seats,with a vote swing of -3.7
Scottish National: 491,386 votes, 6 seats, with a vote swing of +2.3
Conservative: 412,855 votes, 1 seat, with a vote swing of +0.9

Labour was clearly the largest party of popular vote and seats, but due to the First Past The Post system it saw the Labour Party in Scotland gaining almost double the seats under this system. If the voting system was truly fair and representative in reference to votes cast, the Labour Party would have gained 24 seats, the Liberal Democrats would have gained around 11 seats, the SNP 12, and the Tories 10 with perhaps the Greens and UKIP picking up one seat a piece.

So, the Tory vote in fact went up in Scotland from 2005, by almost one % point, from 369,388 votes in 2005 to 412,855 votes in 2010.

If you look at the map of the UK as a whole, in seats, Scotland, the North of England, the London area, Wales (and to a lesser extent the West Midlands) all were Labour strong-holds.

I also hear a rumour, that if the North of England didn't vote in the UK Election, the Tories would have had huge majority.

Also worth a look: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00… "Why Didn't Scots Vote Tory" on BBC One Scotland yesterday (9th of May).

Cassandra Said:

Does anyone in the UK plan to "vote swap" at the election?

We Answered:

Good idea. More people should use it. You need to have the contact suitably placed, with different political priorities, and who you trust. Not that easy.

Wendy Said:

Do you think the Greek system of voting in elections whereby you vote where you were born, is a good idea?

We Answered:

If your Greek and don't or can't trust the election officials, whilst the folks from your neck of the woods recognise you due to the close locality ties, then it helps keep the system straighter.

We're lucky, ours isn't bent from the grass roots - only corrupt from the top!

Joann Said:

Why does everyone (apart from the UK) vote for their neighbours in Eurovision?

We Answered:

cause they're fannies

Freddie Said:

Why do so many US Citizens moan so much about their President while still being so supportive of democracy?

We Answered:

Democracy like communism is an ideal and in practice seems incapable of working.

All democratic countries work on the BOW system. i.e. The Best of The Worst!!!

What we all need is honest and dedicated people to stand for alection. Unfortunately even when the odd one does they are quickly converted by the party political machines and vested interests.

It is all a matter of posture - first they stand for election, then they take their seat, then thy lie throught their teeth!!!

Virginia Said:

i want to vote in the uk.... where do i go to get my slip ?

We Answered:

If you are on the Electoral Roll it will be sent to you in the post.