Maidstone Green Party

Voters stuck with sham system

08 June 2009

55% of voters and 80% of the electorate are not represented by a party of their choosing following last week's County Council elections in Maidstone. Maidstone Greens have labeled the current "First Past The Post" electoral system an 18th century sham. Under a proportional system, the Greens calculate that Maidstone would now have a Green County Councillor.

Retiring Kent County Councillor endorses Green Party

27 May 2009

Maidstone Greens have welcomed an endorsement from retiring Labour turned Independent County Councillor for Maidstone South East, Brian Wood. This come just a week after polls are showing rapidly rising support for the Greens, with one poll putting them four points ahead of the Lib Dems in the South East.

End 19th century election sham

26 May 2009

Maidstone Greens have welcomed the renewed debate for government to be elected by proportional representation following recent anger at MPs. Alan Johnson, Health Secretary has called for MPs to be elected under a system of proportional representation called Alternative Vote Plus, used in the London Assembly and Scottish Parliament.