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
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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.
European Elections: everything you need to know
Last Thursday (23 May) everyone and their good bois headed to the polling stations to take part in the European Elections.
The lowdown: Voting for the first time
Tomorrow (4 May), we’re heading to the polls for what feels like the 100th time in the last couple of years, this time to cast our vote in the Scottish council elections. For those of you who have recently turned 16 and are able to vote, you might have a few questions. So we’ve answered them!… Continue reading The lowdown: Voting for the first time
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
Scottish Election 2016: Using your vote
The Scottish election is just weeks away – meaning the deadline is looming for voter registration! If you’ve never voted before, you can’t just turn up at your nearest polling station on the day of the parliamentary vote. You have to be registered first. So how do you make sure you’re registered? How do you… Continue reading Scottish Election 2016: Using your vote
#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?
Get passionate about politics
Nicola Sturgeon has the top job in Scottish politics, the ladies wiped the floor with the men in the first televised pre-election debate and now Hillary Clinton’s running for president in the States – women are definitely making their mark in politics. So why’s it important that more girls get involved in the political? Eilidh… Continue reading Get passionate about politics