There are even rumours of a cross-party alliance on the voting system.
ECONOMIST: The Conservatives
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For example, through special voting shares and cross-holdings a single investor may amass 25% of the votes, while only owning, say, 15% of the shares.
ECONOMIST: Protection money
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By cross-referencing data on things like age, health, occupation, personal finances and property with voting intention, the parties are able to make informed guesses about where their support is and where they might pick up more votes.