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To ask if you will actually vote?

237 replies

IdontlikePinaColada · 06/06/2024 21:30

Not asking who you're voting for, but are you actually going to make the effort of voting (by going to the polling station on the day or postal vote)?

Am on the app so voting options don't seem to be available.

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Mandarinaduck · 07/06/2024 07:33

I’ll vote, and I’ll make a positive choice for one candidate - but I think that spoiling the ballot or putting in a blank ballot is fine. For me it’s the fact of thinking about it, going to the polling station and expressing your view. And ‘none of the above’ is fine if that’s what people feel.

For those who say ‘the whole system’ is rotten, what would you like in its place?

I would like a form of PR and more participatory elements such as citizens’ assemblies but until then I’ll vote in the system we have and choose among the parties we have.

ApolloandDaphne · 07/06/2024 07:29

Yes. I always vote.

Enko · 07/06/2024 07:26

No. My British citizenship is not yet through so not this time. (Waiting decision)
But next time I am. dh and the children all are.

Temushopper · 07/06/2024 07:23

SlowerMovingVehicle · 06/06/2024 21:50

Please vote. You don't have to like them. Until new parties are voted in, nothing will change. Even if this election is just about destroying majorities, it's the first step towards better.

If people like you don't vote, then Labour will continue being awful in Wales.

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If nothing else go spoil your ballot and write you aren’t voting as no one represents you. If everyone who felt that way did it then it would be very apparent and might get a bit more attention than poor turnout

EasternStandard · 07/06/2024 07:20

Yes I always have

CasperGutman · 07/06/2024 07:18

Of course I'll vote. I even voted at the pointless election we had last month, where the only position up for grabs was the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Willmafrockfit · 07/06/2024 07:18

yes of course

Londonrach1 · 07/06/2024 07:17

Piddypigeon · 07/06/2024 07:13

I will spoil my paper. none of the parties represent me. I am especially frustrated that noone has pledged/has a plan to sort carers allowance. It's despicable to keep treating unpaid carers the way we are treated. I didn't expect change. unlike the teachers or nurses or others who feel hard done by we cannot go on strike etc. So nothing will ever change.

Me too! I can't vote for anyone but yes I will vote but will spoil the paper

DanielGault · 07/06/2024 07:17

I'm not UK,and the voting is today so that ship has sailed. I did have a look into proxy but couldn't see anything jump out out me and I forgot then.

Londonrach1 · 07/06/2024 07:17

Of course. Woman died so we could.

BitOutOfPractice · 07/06/2024 07:14

I’ll also add that iI always find voting exciting. It’s one of the few things at 56 that makes me feel like a proper grown up 😆

And there ain’t no pencil like a polling booth pencil.

Piddypigeon · 07/06/2024 07:13

I will spoil my paper. none of the parties represent me. I am especially frustrated that noone has pledged/has a plan to sort carers allowance. It's despicable to keep treating unpaid carers the way we are treated. I didn't expect change. unlike the teachers or nurses or others who feel hard done by we cannot go on strike etc. So nothing will ever change.

DreadPirateRobots · 07/06/2024 07:10

DanielGault · 06/06/2024 22:38

No. I always voted, got train across country etc. Ironically I'm down the road now but can't walk. No easy way to go apart from a taxi, no money for that so won't be there. H will go and take DD. Not massively enthusiastic about any of the options though I have to say

You can apply for a postal or proxy vote. If you are disabled, you have the right to a proxy vote. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-to-vote-by-proxy-due-to-a-disability

Apply to vote by proxy due to a disability

If you can’t vote in person due to a disability, then you can apply to vote by proxy.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-to-vote-by-proxy-due-to-a-disability

dontcryformeargentina · 07/06/2024 01:18

Yes, 100%. Can't wait to send the message..

TakeOnFlea · 07/06/2024 01:15

Of fucking course I will

Littleroundsponge · 07/06/2024 00:23

Yes

Hyperions · 07/06/2024 00:23

I'll be voting, women have died so that I can vote. A vote is not available to everyone in the world.

Elphame · 07/06/2024 00:21

Probably not.

Which is my democratic right.

SlowerMovingVehicle · 07/06/2024 00:14

I frequently say fuck em, pixiesgirl, but it costs me nothing to send them a big X-shaped fuck off, as well.

aintnospringchicken · 07/06/2024 00:07

Yes,I will definitely be voting.
I've applied for a postal vote as we won't be in our home city on polling day.

Pixiesgirl · 07/06/2024 00:00

It's an illusion of choice. Fuck em.

SlowerMovingVehicle · 06/06/2024 23:59

Pixiesgirl · 06/06/2024 23:04

I'm sorry but why do people think you forfeit any right to complain fgs. If you think the whole system and sorry excuses for politicians should get in the sea, why the hell should you vote for any of them? I'm sure if turn out was exceedingly low, that would also send a strong message

It suits the 2 main organised crime groups parties that 34% of the electorate don't vote, and FPTP suits them even more. They don't care about the stay at homers' "message". One of the 2 is likely to win. Whoever gets in will ignore you even harder than they are doing now.

So if none of the others appeal, vote for who you dislike the least, vote to split, weaken and destroy safe seats and huge majorities, create a hung parliament, and force new alliances and coalitions that require them all to address issues and policies, not engage in endless idiotic tv personality tests. Show through your vote what you think of our 19th-century electoral system and comedy-show parliament.

Or let 14 million people vote in 4 more years of same-old same-old.

Pixiesgirl · 06/06/2024 23:58

DanielGault · 06/06/2024 23:20

That's just stupid. There will always be good and bad. And the middle. And we don't have the worst of them ATM. It's a game, they're self serving, but not entirely so. And I'm a leftie!

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How is it stupid? Wheres the good? They treat it like a game, but it isn't, peoples lives are on the line.

What are Labour going to do differently? Every single time I have heard Starmer, he has said that Conservatives bad, will you change that policy? No.

AmelieTaylor · 06/06/2024 23:46

Yes

though I'm still holding out for either a reform or independent candidate I can vote for. 80% blue vote here, so it won't change the outcome, but hopefully it'll be a tiny assistance in making them see they're losing support,

Labour. No way. I couldn't vote for the local candidate & wouldn't like to be even microscopically responsible for starmer becoming PM.

caringcarer · 06/06/2024 23:38

Yes, I always vote even in local elections. Women died so women today could vote.