Why should I register to vote?

Not sure why you should register to vote? Don’t think it’s important? Registering to vote isn’t something most people think about outside of election time. In this section you can read some of our top reasons why you should register to vote. You can also have a look at some of the most common myths and misunderstandings about registration and voting – along with the truth!

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Upcoming elections

The next scheduled elections in the UK are due to take place on 3 May 2012. These include local government elections in Wales, Scotland and some parts of England, and the London Assembly and Mayoral elections.

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