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...
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What is a By-Election?
A by-election is a bit like a mini-general election, held in a single constituency to decide upon a new MP, following the seat becoming ‘vacant’ between two general elections. They are usually held because...
What are Members of Parliament (MPs)?
TL;DR MPs represent an area of the country in Parliament. They debate and vote on legislation, campaign on local and national issues, and assist members of the public with relevant issues. In the UK, citizens...
What is the Scottish Parliament?
What is the Scottish Parliament? In 1997, a referendum saw 74% of voters backed the creation of a Scottish Parliament. A year later, in 1998, the Scotland Act was passed by the Westminster Parliament,...
How many people DID NOT VOTE in your constituency in 2019?
Use our tool to see how many people didn’t vote in your area in the last election – could they have made a difference?
Where do I vote?
On election day you’ll need to find your nearest polling station to go cast your vote (unless you’re voting by post). Your nearest polling station is displayed on your poll card, which should arrive...
Why should I vote if I live in a safe seat?
Living in a safe seat constituency doesn’t necessarily mean your vote won’t make a difference.
What Happens If You Don’t Vote?
If you don’t vote you have not shown preference for anyone standing in the election, or any side in a referendum campaign. Your vote will not be counted for either side or directly effect the result.
Compare the Parties: #GE2019 Policy Matrix
Voting Counts’ Policy Matrix allows you to compare the major political parties on the issues that matter to you. The Matrix picks out the one/two top policies from each of the manifestos on a...
Accessible Voting: Mencap’s Guide to the 2019 General Election
Leading learning disability charity Mencap have today published their ‘Easy Read Guide to the 2019 General Election’, which they have created in conjunction with the Electoral Commission. The booklet aims to help make the...
