Category: Devolution

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.

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.

Devolution / Elections / Voting

What is the Additional Member System (AMS)?

The Additional Member System, or AMS, is a mixed electoral system. The aim of this electoral system is to achieve a more proportional parliament, while retaining direct representation from local members of parliament.

Devolution / Parliament / Political Parties

What are Members of the Senedd (MSs)?

Members of the Senedd (MSs) are elected to represent and act on the behalf of their constituents, both in the Senedd and in their constituency/region.

Devolution / Elections / Voting

5 Reasons to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections

SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT ELECTIONS: 6TH MAY Polling stations will be open between 7am – 10pm on Thursday 6th May. Everything you need to know can be found here: What is the Scottish Parliament? What are...

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What are Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)?

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What is the Senedd (Welsh Parliament)?

SENEDD ELECTIONS: 6TH MAY Polling stations will be open between 7am – 10pm on Thursday 6th May. Everything you need to know can be found here: What is the Senedd? What are MSs? Who...

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What is the Scottish Parliament?

Devolution / Political Parties

Who are the Welsh Political Parties?

Back in 2018 spoke to representatives from the Welsh political parties, to learn more about what they stand for and why young adults should vote for them!

If you want to vote, you must be registered. You can now register to vote online, its very quick and easy to do. You just need to know your name, address and your national insurance number. www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

Am I left or right wing?

Who are the Welsh Political Parties?

Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence

Why Should I Vote in the General Election?

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Category: Devolution

Compare the Parties: 2021 Scottish Parliament Elections

What is the Supplementary Vote (SV)?

What is the Additional Member System (AMS)?

What are Members of the Senedd (MSs)?

5 Reasons to vote in the Scottish Parliament Elections

What are Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs)?

What is the Senedd (Welsh Parliament)?

What is the Scottish Parliament?

Who are the Welsh Political Parties?

Am I left or right wing?

Who are the Welsh Political Parties?

Have Your Say: Calls for Evidence

Why Should I Vote in the General Election?

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