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UK General Election Special

Monday, 04 May 2015 9:36 AM [ Last Update: Monday, 04 May 2015 9:36 AM ]

A picture taken on April 12, 2015 shows British Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democratic Party, Nick Clegg speaking in London. Clegg is fighting to retain his seat in parliament and save his political career in a general election this week. (AFP)

The British establishment has witnessed a sharp decline in voter turnout during the past three decades, and the upcoming general election is no exception.

Many social and political analysts translate the decline as public growing disenchantment with the establishment.

They warn if this trend continues, the low turnout will sooner or later threaten the legitimacy of the elected government.

But what are the underlying causes of the British voters’ apathy and their political disengagement?

Brits like anyone else like the elections to be free and fair. But what does a free election and a fair election mean. Is the British general election free and fair? This episode answers the question.

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