Published on 12, July, 2020
On the eve of the election, I thought this article might be of interest:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9e9r5lm311o
I think this is a pretty good analysis of what the 2 main parties stand for (in simple terms):
https://juristopedia.com/blog/labour-party-vs-conservative-party/
Thank you to those who are thanking me on this.
I'm aware that there are quite a few young people on the forum.
I've been voting for over 4 decades (always the same party) so I'm committed.
However, others will still be trying to decide how to vote tomorrow or even whether to vote.
Remember - the only way you will effect change is by using your power to do so ie the vote.
We are very lucky to live in a democracy.
Debbie said:We are very lucky to live in a democracy
We are. People have died for our right to vote. And not just women. Ordinary working people too.
out_of_step said:We are. People have died for our right to vote. And not just women. Ordinary working people too.
Absolutely!
https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/guides/z9hnn39/revision/2
The right to vote was extended to men from different areas and classes, and then to women. Representation was made fairer and changes were made to electoral and parliamentary processes.
Just look at other countries around the world now too ...