Letter: Let this be the last absurd `landslide'

Sunday 04 May 1997 19:02 EDT

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

Letter: Let this be the last absurd `landslide'

Sir: A stunning result for New Labour; a splendid one for the Lib Dems. But will this be the dawn of new electoral hope or the confirmation of electoral injustice? Here in Teignbridge, out of the 62,945 people who voted, 38,266 (60.8 per cent) of us did not get the MP we wanted. We are effectively disenfranchised.

So, a clarion call to Mr Blair and Mr Ashdown: we unseen, unheard,

forgotten, and disgruntled voters look to you for electoral reform.

JENNIFER BASSETT

Exminster, Devon

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Letter: Let this be the last absurd `landslide'

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering