The University of Warwick’s Centre for Competitive Advantage in the Global Economy (CAGE) and the Coventry Telegraph hosted a public debate on the referendum on the Alternative Vote.

Coventry Telegraph’s Political Correspondent chaired the debate between 'Yes to AV' supporters Professor Dennis Leech from the University of Warwick’s Department of Economics and Labour Councillor Kevin Maton; and a panel of 'No to AV' supporters which included Coventry Conservative Councillor Tim Sawdon and Coventry Labour Councillor Phil Townshend.

Listen to the debate

Two Cheers for AV

Visit the Warwick Knowledge Centre to read an article by Professor Dennis Leech where he explains further the idea of the 'Alternative Vote' (AV) system, and highlights the positive and negative impacts it may have on some political parties.