The UK’s next general election will be held in arguably one of the most unsettling political periods this country has seen for decades. With Brexit negotiations facing turmoil, your vote matters the most, and it MUST be put to good use.
Candidates of their respective constituencies up and down the country have been preparing rigorously and have begun their campaigns for your vote. They have been promoting their promises and pledges across the UK, with planned reforms towards a range of sectors such as healthcare, education and the economy.
How you vote this month will impact Brexit and the future of this country. PM Boris Johnson hopes that the election will give him a fresh mandate and resolve the parliamentary deadlock which is delaying Brexit to January 31st. The opposition, however, which is led by Labour’s Jeremy Corbin, argue that they can deliver a better solution to the Brexit crisis than the Conservatives ever could.
Other parties, including the SNP and Liberal Democrats, have also shown support for the upcoming election, asserting that it is the best prospect to stopping Brexit altogether. The parties do not view it as inconceivable for them to form a new government, as they see none of the opposition as suitable candidates for Prime Minister.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson said: “I am standing as a candidate to be the next prime minister and in these volatile political times that is absolutely possible.”
Brexit Party leader Nigel Farage celebrated the upcoming election; he posted on Twitter that “Brexit now has a chance to succeed”.
If you have registered to vote in person, by proxy or by postal vote, you can do so on Thursday, December 12th. Polling stations will be open from 7 am until 10 pm; your nearest venue is stated on your polling card.
