Movement for Active Democracy
British political party
The Movement for Active Democracy (M.A.D.) is an alternative British political party created by Andy Kirkwood in South Dorset. Party leader Kirkwood endorses the Swiss model of government in which anyone can propose a policy and force the issue to a referendum if they can gather enough support. Without having a general manifesto, that's the main goal of the party.[1] Kirkwood also urges people to stand as independents under the slogan "vote for yourself". The Movement for Active Democracy stood candidates for the first time at the 2010 general election.[2][3] Kirkwood also stood in South Dorset at the 2015 general election.[4]
References
- ^ Jeffery, Simon (28 April 2010). "M.A.D. by name, mad by ..." The Guardian. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ Matthews, Jenny (28 April 2010). "Election 2010: Potholes to peace - more unusual pledges". BBC News. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ Carpenter, Julie (26 April 2010). "The election eccentrics". Daily Express. Retrieved 17 March 2014.
- ^ "VOTE 2015: South Dorset Independent candidate Andy Kirkwood: 'The reason why there are cuts is because even though there is plenty of money around, it's being frittered away at the top.'". Dorset Echo. 28 April 2015. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
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