It’s that time we’ve all been waiting for in the United Kingdom- the chance for the politicians to fall silent for a while, as the public exercises its democratic right on their policies, excuses and promises.
What’s important about today is one thing – YOU GO OUT AND VOTE.
Your vote does matter.
It’s the chance to pass judgement on your local parliamentary representative, as well as shape the United Kingdom in the next five years.
After all – a vote not used is a vote wasted.
I’m not going to tell you how to vote or whom to vote for – or which party. I do not presume such things, nor would I want to guide you thougths and opions. Other publications can do a better job than I could do… or want to do.
Rather vote for what you believe in.
If you need to know how to vote or where, check at
In case you need a reminder…
Quoting from gov.uk/voting-in-the-uk
To vote in the General Election on 12 December you must:
- be registered to vote
- be 18 or over on the day of the election (‘polling day’)
- be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth citizen
- be resident at an address in the UK (or a British citizen living abroad who has been registered to vote in the UK in the last 15 years)
- not be legally excluded from voting
If you’ve not voted by post, you’ll need to go to the Polling station on your local polling station. You can contact your local Electroral Registration Office or check https://wheredoivote.co.uk/.
In England, Wales or Scotland, you do not require any identity to vote. In Northern Ireland, you require photo ID to vote. There may be some local voter-ID trials in progress – check with your Electoral office.