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Electoral Reform Society and the Scottish elections
Published: Thursday, May 3rd 2007
Society staff will be covering both the Scottish Parliament and local elections in Scotland and will be available to provide expert comment on matters related to voting systems and democracy.
Contacts during counts:
EDINBURGH Dr Ken Ritchie, Chief Executive: 07754 165551
GLASGOW Amy Rodger, Director, ERS Scotland: 07960 869018
ABERDEEN George Sherriff, Network Officer: 07984 166521
All other media enquiries from receipt of this notice to Ken Ritchie, Chief Executive (07754 165551) or Amy Rodger, Scotland Director (07960 869018).
In addition, the Society will host a press conference on Saturday 5 May at 11.30 am at The Stand, 5 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EB:
- Initial analysis will be presented
- Society staff will be available for interview
- The Society's US delegation will present their observations
- Members of the US delegation will be available for interview
- Refreshments will be served.
ENDS
Note:
The office of the Electoral Reform Society in Scotland is located at 91 Hanover Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ, Tel: (0131) 7184280
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