The Electoral College that will choose the next Labour leader is split as follows: 30% the Party Membership, 30% Labour MPs, and 40% the Unions.
What kind of a system is that ?
2006-10-02 02:17:57 · 9 answers · asked by LongJohns 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It's always been that way! Labour have always been 'run' by the unions. It just goes to show that despite all the lies and spin 'New Labour' is not so 'NEW' after all!
2006-10-02 02:30:10 · answer #1 · answered by kbw 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The unions are a part of the Labour movement and those taking part in the vote are affiliated to the Labour Party in one form or another. Most unions have some way of taking into account the wishes of their members and give plenty of opportunity for them to participate. At the end of the day, how the labour Party chooses its leader is up to the Labour Party. The Prime Minister will be chosen by the electorate, at a general election where everyone has one vote.
2006-10-02 02:30:30 · answer #2 · answered by migelito 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No, not really, given that Labour's past is inextricably linked with the Trade Unions, "the working man" and all that - even in this day and age, the Unions are still a massive political force, funding the Labour party and all that, even if, in the modern workplace, they are tired old dinosaurs with an irrelevant agenda.
Still, whoever does become the next PM will not do so on the back of us, the mere plebicite, voting for them - we get that little luxury in ooh, about 3 or 4 years time, I think. Whoever comes in, will only be a "caretaker" until the next General Election.
Remember - you only get one chance every 5 years to change the Government - don't waste it by not voting!
2006-10-02 02:35:10 · answer #3 · answered by BushRaider69 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
consider the origin of the labour party, they were supposed to represent the working man, the unions were also supposed to represent the working man.
because they had a strong vote in choice of Leader the unions encouraged their members to vote labour.
of course being politians its irrelevent anyway, they are all lying corrupt toads so there is no difference which one you make leader.
2006-10-02 02:23:41 · answer #4 · answered by only1doug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's the rules of the left wing labour movement.
2006-10-02 02:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Boscombe 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What country are you in reference about, it appears you may be getting answers from USA whom are not smart enough to recognize they don't vote for a prime minister etc.
2006-10-02 02:57:57 · answer #6 · answered by bulabate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Typical New McLabour system I'm afraid!
2006-10-02 02:29:14 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sh.thouse
2006-10-02 02:20:56 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It does seem odd and not representative.
2006-10-02 02:19:51 · answer #9 · answered by Robert 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋