to not know who to vote for in the general election?

[tobysmum77]

Please can someone give me some positive reasons to vote for particular parties?

There's loads on mn about the negatives abd who we shouldn't vote for (all apparently).

I'm totally swayable, which of them is the best option?

I'm waiting for the full manifestos, which aren't even finalised yet. Voting for a party based on what they used to say or what they usually say is lazy.

If you live in Caerphilly, please consider voting Plaid. She's honourable and conscientious - also very like us.

Have a look at this website (there are others) - I find it quite useful.
voteforpolicies.org.uk/

haha I'm not with it, I think I was thinking manifestos were out, maybe this thread is a bit early then. thanks for the web link.

You need to read up on each party and go with what feels right for you, personally I vote conservative because I trust them with the economy and my family ethics is a good fit with theirs , the three main parties do seems to try to be all things to all people but you should go with your gut feeling once you have read up on each party, I do believe that if you don't vote you have no cause to complain when things don't go well with the country.

YANBU to not know. I dont either. Will make a more informed decision nearer the time. Im not big into politics and most of the time switch off (in my mind) when anything regarding politics comes on TV and radio.

I do believe that if you don't vote you have no cause to complain when things don't go well with the country

That is the only reason why I do vote, because I feel like I have to. Not that I complain much about the country anyway, but then again Ive not had a personal reason to yet.

What's your area like? Who is your MP and what's his or her majority?

You may need to consider a tactical vote. In some instances it simply isn't worth voting for your party of choice if they have zero chance of getting in.

No YANBU, I have no idea either and am going to have to really read up. I was going to vote Green as a protest vote, but it turns out I hate their policies!

I will probably end up plumping for Labour. It's a bit moot for me really as I live in a safe Tory seat, but you know, if you don't vote you can't complain about who gets in etc etc......