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To remind everyone to actually vote?

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LadyFeatheringt0n · 13/06/2024 07:33

The conservatives etc are now coming out suggesting a super majority.

When this sort of thing is said, it can make people think they don't need to vote, and its a foregone conclusion.

I know I'm preaching to the choir here but....

If you do not like the current government, you do need to go and actually vote in a different one.

There is often less of a majority than anyone expects because the swing voters everyone wants don't always turn up on the day.

Its more important than ever that everyone in this country has a say.

Be counted - vote.

Support your friends and neighbours to vote. Watch the kids for half an hour so a busy mum can make it, drive a disabled neighbour there. Help people to organise a postal vote who may need one.

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User3456 · 13/06/2024 08:14

I will be voting definitely - postal vote.
Be aware if you're trying to avoid catching airborne infections, they may ask you to remove your mask for the photo i.d. check (hopefully they should do this outside but good to be aware).
As an aside, if you usually don't wear a mask but on polling day you have any symptoms, please wear a mask to vote too!

ssd · 13/06/2024 08:10

I agree. I hate reading on here people won't vote. Or will mess up their ballot paper. FFS.

Theydogethystericalovertheslightestthing · 13/06/2024 07:37

It's preaching to the converted...
But yes, people should vote, despite there being no decent party to vote for. People died for sufferage