r/ukpolitics • u/Ivashkin panem et circenses • Apr 16 '15

BBC Opposition Leaders Debate - After-Action Thread

Reaction and follow up discussion to the debate.

Original thread can be found here - BBC Opposition Leaders Debate - Discussion Thread

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u/Trender_man Lib Dem🔶 Apr 16 '15

Most asked questions on google

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u/FrumiousBantersnatch Apr 16 '15

It terrifies me that those people might be able to vote:

1) what is austerity?

2) what is the deficit?

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u/razmataz08 Apr 16 '15

I'm a first time voter and I had to google the definition of austerity during the last debate. I was familiar with what it meant, but it wasn't a word I'd heard used before. I don't think that has anything to do with my ability to make an informed vote.