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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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KreedKafer · 06/06/2024 22:57

Of course I’ll vote. I’ve never not voted.

TigerDroveAgain · 06/06/2024 22:57

Yes of course but will have to spoil my ballot paper: live in a true blue constituency, cannot vote Labour as I always have hitherto on conscience grounds, won't vote Lib Dem for similar reasons and some local issues too. I suppose there may be an independent but they will have zero chance of success

CharlotteStreetW1 · 06/06/2024 22:56

Yes.

I've only missed one vote since 1981 and that was because I'd not long moved to the area and had no idea where the polling station was (pre mobiles and Google maps!).

I have been known to spoil though and when I lived in East Finchley in the late 80s I had the pleasure of writing the worst word next to Margaret Thatcher's name on the ballot (not in the box though in case they counted it 😂).

brunettemic · 06/06/2024 22:55

Yep, of course. I think it should be a legal obligation. If you don’t vote you effectively forgot your right to complain about the government until the next election.

DanielGault · 06/06/2024 22:54

NoWordForFluffy · 06/06/2024 22:49

Apply for a postal vote by tomorrow.

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I'm in Ireland I'm afraid. Thanks though.

Didimum · 06/06/2024 22:54

SlowerMovingVehicle · 06/06/2024 22:29

What can they achieve? Genuine question.

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More than partygate.

Pixiesgirl · 06/06/2024 22:53

Idk tbh. I don't want to vote for either, so might not bother. Don't want to vote for lib dems or greens ir reform either I might change my mind, the polling booth is literally across the road, so I will see.

DanielGault · 06/06/2024 22:53

I have an amazing video of her, still in a babygro, with a little sticker on) talking about how how it's great everyone can 'love oneannaudduh'. About 18 months or 2. She's now 12. Last year she went to her uncle's wedding with his lovely partner and she didn't see anything strange or unusual about it at all. I love how she doesn't see anything different about it and it doesn't phase her at all. (am actually in floods here now!)

NoWordForFluffy · 06/06/2024 22:51

showmethegin · 06/06/2024 22:49

I've never missed a vote in 18 years of eligibility but this year I feel totally lost. Labour voter all my life and hate everything about the tories but the way they are going I hate Labour too. The Gaza issue in particular has pushed me over the edge. I'm completely politically homeless.

Have you any decent indies in your constituency? Worth a look.

Lonelycrab · 06/06/2024 22:50

Yes

showmethegin · 06/06/2024 22:49

I've never missed a vote in 18 years of eligibility but this year I feel totally lost. Labour voter all my life and hate everything about the tories but the way they are going I hate Labour too. The Gaza issue in particular has pushed me over the edge. I'm completely politically homeless.

NoWordForFluffy · 06/06/2024 22:49

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

Apply for a postal vote by tomorrow.

Apply for a postal vote (paper forms)

Use this form to apply to vote by post. You'll need to send the completed form to your local Electoral Registration Office.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/apply-for-a-postal-vote

sixthvestibule · 06/06/2024 22:48

Not a British national, so I can’t. But will be encouraging others to vote.

NoWordForFluffy · 06/06/2024 22:48

Theweepywillow · 06/06/2024 21:49

Absolutely, women fought long and hard to give me that right, abso bloody lutely I will vote. I was given a say and I will have my say.

amd quite frankly I judge anyone who doesn’t. Or who wastes it.

What do you mean by 'wastes'?

DanielGault · 06/06/2024 22:44

LuxuryWoman2020 · 06/06/2024 22:38

Of course. I've never missed a vote since I was old enough (in the eighties)

This is my child's first opportunity to vote and she's taking it very seriously and watching lots of news and learning about the different parties, same as I did.

I took my DD to vote for marref and the abortion referendum. She was tiny then and I totally had tears in the eyes. I still do when I think of it. I canvassed for it and broke down after. Some people are awful. But it was the best thing ever to have her put the paper in the box.

SoupDragon · 06/06/2024 22:40

Probably not as it is pointless in my constituency. The split is 60% Conservative, 30% Labour 10% Other. My vote genuinely doesn't matter.

Ciphermind · 06/06/2024 22:39

no because lets be honest it could be debated that : do the public have any real political sway these days, and besides the future of humanity and it could also be debated that the one world govt is too important to leave upto the public, ?

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

LuxuryWoman2020 · 06/06/2024 22:38

Of course. I've never missed a vote since I was old enough (in the eighties)

This is my child's first opportunity to vote and she's taking it very seriously and watching lots of news and learning about the different parties, same as I did.

ThingsWillOnlyGetBetter · 06/06/2024 22:38

Abso-bloody-lutely. I very much enjoy exercising my democratic right and have done so at every election held since I turned 18. It genuinely feels important to put that slip in the ballot box. It means something.

Plus, we’re going to get rid of this most corrupt Tory government and I am so excited I could hop! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼

My constituency looks to turn ‘red’ after a long time ‘blue’ and I’ve already booked the 5th off work. I’m up all night with the snacks, coffee, the remote, mates on WhatsApp and a lot of fizz!

SallyWD · 06/06/2024 22:36

Most definitely

Changingplace · 06/06/2024 22:36

Yes, I always vote in all elections.

TheFormidableMrsC · 06/06/2024 22:34

Absolutely. It's important.

MrsApplepants · 06/06/2024 22:31

Didimum · 06/06/2024 22:17

The Tories devolving power to Labour in Wales is not, in any way, representative of what Labour can achieve with a full majority in government.

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Maybe but I still don’t support them so won’t be voting for them.

AmpleFatball · 06/06/2024 22:30

I won’t be. I emigrated post-Brexit and I don’t know that I’m likely to ever return. I legally can vote but I’m not sure it’s appropriate and, in any event, my constituency is one of the safest Labour seats going.

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