Islington say Yes to AV – But Greens disappointed by national result
Published: 13th May, 2011
by PETER GRUNER
ISLINGTON residents voted in favour of AV in Thursday’s referendum – one of only six London boroughs to do so and one of 10 areas nationwide.
Fifty-seven per cent of the 48,575 votes cast were in favour of the new system, with 43 per cent against. Voter turnout was 35.8 per cent.
Nationally, 68 per cent of people voted no, with just 32 per cent in favour. Both Islington’s Labour MPs publicly supported the “no” vote.
Islington Green Party, who supported the “yes” campaign, said they were disappointed but glad so many people turned out to vote.