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To still not know who to vote for?

35 replies

namefail · 08/06/2017 06:48

I still don't know who to vote for, I really don't like any of them. The polling stations have opened..

I think at this rate I'm probably not going to vote, but that seems so irresponsible.

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MirandaWest · 08/06/2017 06:50

Still a little while until they Open and they don't. Lose

bigchris · 08/06/2017 06:50

They open at 7

MirandaWest · 08/06/2017 06:51

Sorry - don't close until 10pm. Which constituency are you in?

TheFoxInTheSnow · 08/06/2017 06:51

Vote labour.

bigchris · 08/06/2017 06:53

Can't you decide based on what you care about ?
For me it's education, schools, the NHS

Where you live do you want grammar schools or not ?

Have you noticed the growth in food banks ?

TheNumberfaker · 08/06/2017 06:56

Britain's voting system isn't fit for purpose. There isn't a 'none of the above option' and I'm afraid you'll never find a party that matches you 100%.
Think about what is most important to you: NHS, Education funding, Europe, Nuclear power and weapons etc. Choose the party that matches you most on the issues that are most important to you.

HotelEuphoria · 08/06/2017 06:56

I found the interactive manifesto guide on the BBC news site online useful for comparisons and made my final decision that way.

Not that any of the parties will follow through with all their promises.

OvariesBeforeBrovaries · 08/06/2017 06:57

What are the big issues that matter to you and to your family?

One of the best quotes I've seen is that if you aren't doing well, vote for the party who will help you get there. If you are doing well, vote for the party who will help others get there too.

People's definition of "doing well" vary, and different parties have different ideas of how to help someone do well, so have a quick read of the manifestos, find one that best aligns with your vision of what "doing well" means and vote away.

Chrisinthemorning · 08/06/2017 07:01

If you otherwise wouldn't vote or would spoil your ballot I quite like the idea of voting for an underdog in the hope they don't lose their deposit.
I'm voting Tory but we do have a local independent and I would vote for him to stop him losing his deposit if I was unsure.
I have done lots of" i side with " type quizzes and always get conservative (well actually get ukip- even though I voted remain wtf?) and that has helped me decide.

StepAwayFromTheEcclesCakes · 08/06/2017 07:03

vote for the party that most fits your personal views and what you care about, not the person, its the policies that matter. but please inform yourself by whatever means and make an informed choice but above all please vote.

Okite · 08/06/2017 07:04

What is your constituency like? If it's a safe seat then unfortunately your vote won't make much of a difference either way so don't stress about it. If you are in a marginal seat, your vote is very important. It's a shit voting system, but it's what we've got.
Have you done an online thing to see whose policies your thoughts align with?

user98765432101 · 08/06/2017 07:06

if you aren't doing well, vote for the party who will help you get there. If you are doing well, vote for the party who will help others get there too.

^ that times one hundred

Oysterbabe · 08/06/2017 07:07

Do one of those online quizzes.

MaverickSnoopy · 08/06/2017 07:07

I feel much the same. I want to vote conservative but there are too many things this time that I don't agree with and too many awful things that have happened since they have been in. My tactical vote is labour but I worry about the countries finances and ability to survive if they get in. So I feel stuck. Feels like a wasted vote voting for smaller parties but I seem to like a lot of the Green policies.

I can't waste my vote. A third of people didn't vote last time. I think I'll be voting labour because at least their heart is in the right place, but I do so with a heavy heart. I wish I was convinced by someone.

SensitiveSoinSo · 08/06/2017 07:12

Im the same OP.
My main concern is our NHS on the basis that tax efucstion money property values etc dont matter if you are ill or dying. Access to free healthcare for me and my loved ones bests every other item on everyones manifesto.
So Torys are out.
I despise Jeremy Corbyn. The thought of him bring our PM tbis time tomorrow actually terrifies me.
So im looking to other parties but worry my vote will just leave the Torys in power.
Totally in a quandry.

namefail · 08/06/2017 07:15

Education, NHS, libraries are very important to me, but I think Jeremy Corbyn is a poor leader and unrealistic, making promises that are impossible to keep. I would be voting Labour if he wasn't at the helm.

Theresa May is a strong leader, I believe she is our best bet getting us through Brexit, however, I don't like a lot of what's happened since they've been in power.

I value my right to vote and definitely will be doing so.

Thank you all for your comments, they are helpful.

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PaintingByNumbers · 08/06/2017 07:15

labour are never going to get in, but the smaller mays majority, the less confident she will feel about fucking us all over.

PaintingByNumbers · 08/06/2017 07:15

we are fucked on brexit regardless.

UnderneaththeArchers · 08/06/2017 07:18

If you are really unsure it would be helpful for the country to keep the Con majority low.

namefail · 08/06/2017 07:21

I think the pp who said don't vote for the person but rather the parties ideals has helped the most, and voting tactically to lessen the conservative majority would be most beneficial to the country.

Those two facts have struck a cord with me.

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RoseAndRose · 08/06/2017 07:26

It's purdah now, so yes you just have to make up your mind yourself now.

Leaderwithsoul · 08/06/2017 07:27

Read the disability cuts thread.

Leaderwithsoul · 08/06/2017 07:28

And question also why you think May is a strong leader. She is almost certainly goimg to resign after the election.

Livelovebehappy · 08/06/2017 07:29

I read the manifestos of each party, and then mark off the pros and cons. Have to admit I took into account whether I liked the party leader as a person too though - you have to judge whether they are trustworthy and strong. Just go with your gut feeling OP. My children who have recently hit voting age are having the same problem and are reluctant to vote, but I'm trying to instill in them the importance of using the vote they've been given. Regardless of whether they vote the same way as me!

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