06/05/2010 11:03:22
george
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It's today! Don't forget to vote! 
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13/04/2010 18:07:52
Elena
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More from the political fields. The main opposition party - the Conservatives - today (13 April) published their election manifesto. You can read it in full here: http://www.conservatives.com/Policy/Manifesto.aspx
A 131 page document contains the policies that the party hopes to put in practice if they win the May 6 General Election. If you agree with their or any other parties' proposals, don't forget to register or check that your local authority holds correct details for you - without registration you won't be able to vote for any of the parties at all!
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12/04/2010 17:46:06
Elena
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And they're off!
Today (Monday 12) the Prime Minister launched the Labour Manifesto - a list of promises and pledges that the party will seek to fulfill if they are successful in winning the General Election (May 6, don't forget to register by 20 April).
You can read the manifesto in full here: http://www2.labour.org.uk/uploads/TheLabourPartyManifesto-2010.pdf
What do you think about their main proposals?
The other two main parties - the Conservative Party and the Liberal Democrats - will publish their manifestos later this week.
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08/04/2010 14:42:51
george
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 Feeling a bit confused about who to vote for? This might help you decide:   
moneysupermarket.com wrote:
We've finally had confirmation that the General Election will be on 6 May, and the battle ground is likely to centre around financial policies as each party seeks to convince the electorate that they're the best bet to secure economic recovery. But keeping track of who's proposing what, and what that will mean for you and your family is no easy task. To make it simpler we've compiled a guide to show what the three main parties are proposing on issues that affect your wallet. Read 'Your finances: how the political parties compare' - it may help you decide which way to vote. |
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08/04/2010 12:24:18
Elena
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Hi Stephanie,
It is great to hear that you are keen not to miss out on an opportunity to vote and have inquired about voter registration. Have you had any contact with councillors and candidates and if so, do they raise issue of housing and services? For example, my local parliamentary candidate has sent me a leaflet with her pledges. One of the pledges was increasing the amount of affordable housing in my area. Have you received any leaflets or talked to any canvassers? If so, what issues would you like them to focus on in your area?
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07/04/2010 17:08:58
Stephanie
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Hi Michael
Good to see this as a topic, I have been intouch with my local Council today regarding my listing on the electoral roll........but thats the easy bit, the hard part will be finding someone to give my valuable vote to!! :-)
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06/04/2010 14:18:21
Michael
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The Prime Minister has announced that the next General Election will be on 6 May, same day as local elections in some local councils.
Now that the date – ‘the worst kept secret in Westminster’ as Gordon Brown put it this morning – has been set, the next step will be to dissolve Parliament on 12 April. Until then parliamentarians will get on with finishing off any outstanding legislation.
Voting in elections is not compulsory, but it does offer a chance to make a difference to both your local area and your country and make your voice heard. If you want to cast your vote on 6 May you must register by 4pm on 20 April. Contact your local council to find out how to register and to check that your details are up to date. To find out more about elections, voting and registration please go to www.electoralcommission.org.uk.
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