Compare the Parties: 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections
Voting Counts’ Policy Matrix allows you to compare the major political parties on the issues that matter to you.
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What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?
The SV system requires voters to rank their two favourite candidates in order of preference, which is then used to elect a single winner via two rounds of vote counting.
What are Political Parties?
When you vote in a general election you vote for an MP (Member of Parliament) to represent your area. Most MPs are part of a political party, the party with the majority of MPs...
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We review the select committees currently asking for evidence in the hope that more members of the public grasp the opportunity to engage and influence policy.
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There are a few different types of Mayors in the UK, generally they are directly elected (meaning you get to vote for them) to lead and represent a local or combined authority area.
How do I Register to Vote?
If you want to vote in elections and referendums, you must be registered to vote. You only need to register once – you do not need to register separately for every election, but you...
Who Can I Vote For?
Who you vote for in an election can be influenced by who the candidates are in your local area. While they might belong to a political party, it is likely they’ll have their own...
What are Local Elections?
In local government elections you are voting for between one and three councillors to represent your ‘ward’ (local neighbourhood/area) on the local council. There are a few different types of council in England (County, District,...
2020 Elections Postponed Until 2021
Today (13th March), it was announced that the elections due to take place on May 7th 2020 have been postponed until 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The decision was taken following...
