Tomorrow (12 December), is the day the country will head to polling stations to vote for the new government. Maybe this is your first election, or maybe you just need a refresh on what happens on the day? Either way, we’re bringing you a rundown of everything you need to know about polling day for… Continue reading General Election: everything you need to know about polling day
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General election: everything you need to know about the parties
As you might have heard already, on 12 December, we will be heading out to the polls, to take part in a general election. Today (26 November) is the deadline to register to vote. But motivating yourself to vote can be especially difficult if you’re unsure about what the different parties are offering. We’re breaking… Continue reading General election: everything you need to know about the parties
General election: Why you should register to vote
So, you might have heard something about a general election in recent weeks? That’s right – in less than three weeks time, the country will be making a return to the polling station, to vote for who we want to see in government.
The 2017 Roundup
Fair enough, there is still a week of 2017 to go, but we’re SO excited for 2018. There have been some serious highs and lows this year, with Brexit literally dominating everything. Again. Despite the lows and the losses, there have been some pretty good moments throughout the year. 2017 delivered elections, a new iPhone,… Continue reading The 2017 Roundup
#DogsAtPollingStations 🐾
As we all get ready to head down to the polls and cast our votes for the general election, our furry friends have been getting in on the action. Filled with hope and determination, dogs across the UK have been spotted outside their polling station waiting on their owners to vote. Hoping for longer walks,… Continue reading #DogsAtPollingStations 🐾
Social media’s political agenda
It’s everywhere you look; red and blue, yellow and green – and we’re not talking about colours of the rainbow – all fighting for your vote for tomorrow’s (8 June) general election. As if we couldn’t get away from political bickering between parents and friends, papers and magazines, now our social media accounts have fallen… Continue reading Social media’s political agenda
Student Voters: The Lowdown
As we all dusted off the joys of partying/binge watching Netflix over the bank holiday weekend, Prime Minister Theresa May dragged us back to reality. On Tuesday, Theresa announced a snap general election for 8 June of this year to ensure Brexit is a “success”. Cast your mind back to this time last year where… Continue reading Student Voters: The Lowdown
#GE2015: the election on Twitter
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ll have noticed that there’s been the little matter of a UK-wide election going on, giving Britain’s people the chance to decide who represents them in the Houses of Parliament. And what an election its been. Now, 56 out of Scotland’s 59 parliamentary seats are occupied by SNP… Continue reading #GE2015: the election on Twitter
Why Should You Vote?
Today’s the day – the General Election is finally here! But, sadly, a lot of young people don’t seem all that bothered. With the usual hype surrounding this year’s General Election, writer Caitlin Moran tweeted her view that: “By the time of the next election, it won’t really matter what parties newspapers back. All the… Continue reading Why Should You Vote?