Going further
So you’re registered to vote, and know what you are doing on the day… but there’s more you can do to engage the people around you in this general election.
Encourage other people to register, especially anyone who has recently moved. Send them a link or share links on social media. If you are part of a chaplaincy group, Cath Soc or other group, check if you can bring a laptop to a meeting to enable people to register to vote then and there.
Facilitate a discussion about the election in your Cath Soc or other group.
Don’t go to a hustings alone, take someone else or even a whole group with you. Make sure you have time afterwards to share your reactions.
Let people in your parish know about the election resources for parishes here.
Take a friend to vote, or go along to the polling station with a group (check you all live in the same area first!). If you are voting at different polling stations, why not meet afterwards for a coffee?
Can I vote in the general election if I’m not originally from the UK?
As well as British citizens, Irish citizens and citizens of qualifying Commonwealth countries can vote in UK general elections, as long as you live in the UK and have registered to vote. You don’t have to have been born in the UK.
What if I can’t vote?
If you are under 18, or not able to vote for other reasons, whoever is voted in as your MP in the general election will still represent you if you live in their local constituency. You can still ask questions to candidates, go to hustings or encourage other people to register to vote, even if you can’t vote yourself.
What if I’m a chaplain, teacher or work with young adults?
We hope that everything here will be useful for you to share with the young adults you work with and can fit into your existing work. Find links to lots more resources here, including videos, briefings and questions.