Why Should I Vote in the General Election?
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 is spoiling your ballot, and how do you do it?
Voting is an important part of the political process, it’s your chance to have your say about the future of your community or the country. However what happens if you don’t agree with any...
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.
How do I register to vote for the European Elections?
Note: this post is from Spring 2019. Despite the UK voting to leave the European Union in 2016, a delay in Brexit negotiations mean that the UK is currently still a member of the...
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.
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...
What happens when polls close? The Count.
UK Polling Stations are open 7am-10pm on the day of an election, but what happens when those doors close? When the doors close at 10pm the ballot boxes are quickly transported to the location...
