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    It added: "At worst, the ministers disregarded the highly negative disruptive influence on the elections caused by their delays in arriving at key decisions." "At best, they either overlooked or were poorly advised with regard to the serious operational consequences that could and did result." Holyrood and local elections should be held on different dates, preferably about two years apart, according to the report. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited
    At best, they either overlooked or were poorly advised with regard to the serious operational consequences that could and did result.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
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Alexander should be stripped of elections role, Cameron tells PM
  1. At worst, the ministers disregarded the highly negative disruptive influence on the elections caused by their delays in arriving at key decisions.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  2. I, of course, apologise for any actions or omissions on my part which contributed to the problems encountered in the Scottish elections.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  3. How on earth can he now go around the world questioning countries about the probity of their elections?
    David Cameron – David Cameron SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  4. We accept Douglas Alexander's apology and we are pleased that he has finally admitted to the party he played in the May elections fiasco.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  5. The report concluded that party interest was put before voters' interests... Will the prime minister now apologise?
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  6. That consultation produced an overwhelming consensus among Scotland's political parties for a single ballot paper.
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago
  7. When will ministers take responsibility and do the honourable thing by resigning?
    SOURCE: Guardian Unlimited 29 months ago

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