Movement for Active Democracy

Movement for Active Democracy
Abbreviation M.A.D.
Leader Andy Kirkwood
Founded 2009
Headquarters South Dorset

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

  1. ↑ Jeffery, Simon (2010-04-28). "M.A.D. by name, mad by ... | Politics". The Guardian. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  2. ↑ Matthews, Jenny (2010-04-28). "Election 2010: Potholes to peace - more unusual pledges". BBC News. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  3. ↑ Carpenter, Julie (2010-04-26). "The election eccentrics". Daily Express. Retrieved 2014-03-17.
  4. ↑ "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. April 28, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
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