Campaign Quote by Emily Thornberry
“AV does not bring you greater proportionality - and there is a tendency for parties to gang up on one of the major ones to run an 'anyone but' campaign.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on UK politics, 2023
Political parties often unite against a dominant party, reducing proportional representation and fostering 'anyone but' tactics.
In simple terms: Parties gang up, hurting fairness.
Beware coalition tactics that suppress smaller voices.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parliamentary debates
- campaign strategy
- voter outreach
- party negotiations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does coalition behavior affect democratic health?
- What reforms could improve proportionality?
May limit voter choice and entrench two‑party dominance.