Really think this is a load of silly nonsense:
Alex Ferguson is the greatest ever football manager the United Kingdom has produced but that doesn't necessarily make him an expert on the subject of Scottish politics; similarly winning the odd Oscar doesn't give an actor any greater insight into the workings of British democracy than, for example, my postman.
Celebrities have thrown their weight behind the campaign for electoral reform – writing to voters urging them to support the cause.And not forgetting Stephen Fry, which should give the campaign that final required push...
Colin Firth, Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry are among those endorsing the campaign in a Yes To Fairer Votes leaflet sent out to householders.
On May 5, Britain will go to the polls to decide whether to keep Westminster’s historic first-past-the-post system – or replace it with the Alternative Vote system. Famous faces in favour of reform are keen to drum up support.
The leaflet includes an endorsement from actress Miss Lumley, who says: ‘I hope the Yes Campaign is successful. It will really help our democratic voices be more fairly heard.’
Oscar winner Colin Firth says: ‘This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our clapped-out voting system for good, so I’m voting Yes.’
Other supporters of the AV campaign include actresses Helena Bonham Carter, Honor Blackman and comedian Eddie Izzard.
Alex Ferguson is the greatest ever football manager the United Kingdom has produced but that doesn't necessarily make him an expert on the subject of Scottish politics; similarly winning the odd Oscar doesn't give an actor any greater insight into the workings of British democracy than, for example, my postman.
