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There never seems to be enough hours in the day
As a young woman newly graduated, there never seems to be enough hours in the day. With social media at the tip of my fingers, friends to see, family to visit and day to day to day chores which have to be done, once I have finished work im only fit to sit down and…
Read MoreYoung people should register to vote
Hello fellow youths, Good news! In 2017, more people aged 24 and under turned out to vote in the general election than had turned out in the last 25 years. On the surface this is an incredibly heartening statistic, but actually when you look into the numbers a little bit further, what you really see…
Read MoreWhy faith groups should register to vote
Recognition of religious festivals, celebrating cultural events, security for faith institutions, safety for people on our streets and transport systems, and rejoicing in the value the faith groups bring to Britain. These are just some of the issues people from minority faith groups told me that they care about as British citizens. Regardless of what…
Read MoreRegistering to vote: a step-by-step guide
Registering to vote sounds much more complicated than it is. Now, you can do it all online! You can register on your laptop, ipad or smartphone, and it really only takes 5 minutes. First, go to https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote You’ll need to fill in your basic information, such as your full name, nationality, date of birth and…
Read MoreMisconceptions about registering to vote
Over the past few months, we’ve spoken to hundreds of Londoners. What’s become clear is that there are many myths around registering to vote in the UK. Below we challenge our top 5 misconceptions. Misconception number 1: you have to be 18 years old to register. In reality, although you can’t vote in English elections…
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