Movement for Active Democracy explained

Country:the United Kingdom
Movement for Active Democracy
Abbreviation:M.A.D.
Leader:Andy Kirkwood
Leader1 Title:Deputy Leader
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]

Notes and References

  1. News: Jeffery . Simon . M.A.D. by name, mad by ... . . 2010-04-28 . 2014-03-17.
  2. News: Matthews . Jenny . Election 2010: Potholes to peace - more unusual pledges . . 2010-04-28 . 2014-03-17.
  3. News: Carpenter . Julie . The election eccentrics . . 2010-04-26 . 2014-03-17.
  4. News: 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. April 14, 2017.