A Quote by Charles Kennedy

We have a Scottish Parliament and National Assembly for Wales, both elected by fairer votes - involving proportional representation.

Charles Kennedy

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Assembly Both Elected Involving National Parliament Proportional Proportional Representation Representation Scottish Votes Wales

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Charles Kennedy
British - Politician
November 25, 1959 - June 1, 2015

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John Major

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