Why Vote?
Voting is just one way to have your say about how the UK is being run, if you’re wondering why you should get involved this is the article for you!
Category: Voting
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.
How do I #RegisterToVote?
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...
How accessible is voting?
The UK government estimates there to be 11 million disabled people in Britain, so making sure you cast your ballot can hold significant sway in elections.
What is First Past The Post (FPTP)?
FPTP is the electoral system used to elect MPs to the House of Commons. FPTP is a plurality electoral system in which the winning candidate only needs one vote more than their leading opponent in order to win their seat.
Voter Fraud
Your vote is yours alone. In any election in the UK, your vote belongs to you. Whether you vote at a polling station, by post, or via a proxy, it’s your decision. It’s illegal for anyone...
Registering to vote anonymously
Typically when registering to vote, your name and address are added to the electoral register that can be viewed by anyone. However, for some people having this information made publicly available, it can put...
Mental Health Patients and Voting
Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust has relaunched its campaign to encourage mental health patients and service users to register to vote and get their voice heard. However, they remain one of...
The Potential Power of Non-Voters
Election Maps UK is a really interesting twitter feed which collates data from elections into graphics. One of their recent tweets caught our eye. These graphics demonstrate the potential power of non voters.
