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We explain why engaging in politics & elections is important, empowering you to make informed decisions.

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 must register again if you’ve changed address, name or nationality.

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Why Vote?

VOTING

Find out why voting is so important, and how it works.

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Alternative engagement

There are many ways to engage with politics beyond voting.

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Parliament

How can you get involved with the decisions made in the UK Parliament?

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History

How was our right to vote won?

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VOTING

Learn more about voting and why it is important.

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Elections

Find out what elections are coming up, and what they mean for you.

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Alternative engagement

There are many ways to engage with politics beyond voting.

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Parliament

How can you get involved with the decisions made in the UK Parliament?

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History

How was our right to vote won?

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Elections:

General Elections

What is a General Election?

Why vote in the General Election?

What is First Past the Post?

What is a Member of Parliament (MP)?

What are Political Parties?

Other Elections

What is a By-Election?

What is a Recall Election?

Devolved Elections

What is the Scottish Parliament?

What is the Senedd?

What are Regional Mayors?

What is a PCC?

English Local Elections

What is a Local Election?

May 2023

What do Local Councillors Do?

Above: map of elections taking place in May 2022.

General Elections

What is a General Election?

Why vote in the General Election?

What is First Past the Post?

What is a Member of Parliament (MP)?

What are Political Parties?

English Local Elections

What is a Local Election?

May 2023

What do Local Councillors Do?

Devolved Elections

What is the Scottish Parliament?

What is the Senedd?

What are Regional Mayors?

What is a PCC?

Other Elections

What is a By-Election?

What is a Recall Election?

FREE POSTERS & RESOURCES

Download free voter registration and engagement posters, perfect for colleges and universities.

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What are Members of the Senedd (MSs)?

December 1918: Women Vote for the First Time

Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence

Where do I vote?

How do I Register to Vote?

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General Elections:

Devolved Elections:

English Local Elections:

Other Elections:

UK PARLIAMENT

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT

SENEDD CYMRU (WELSH PARLIAMENT)

Women’s Suffrage:

Voting History:

We explain why engaging in politics & elections is important, empowering you to make informed decisions.

We explain why engaging in politics & elections is important, empowering you to make informed decisions.

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VOTING

Alternative engagement

Parliament

History

VOTING

Elections

Alternative engagement

Parliament

History

Elections:

General Elections

Other Elections

Devolved Elections

English Local Elections

General Elections

English Local Elections

Devolved Elections

Other Elections

FREE POSTERS & RESOURCES

What are Members of the Senedd (MSs)?

December 1918: Women Vote for the First Time

Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence

Where do I vote?

How do I Register to Vote?

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