[Jack_]

Mainly trying to gauge if there's many first time voters tbh

[Niamh.]

Obviously I'm not British so no but I'm a big believer in using your vote and always do so here and when my kids are old enough I'll be kicking their asses to the polling stations too

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Mainly trying to gauge if there's many first time voters tbh

What those first time voters so many are 'encouraging' to vote Labour out of desperation. All those young, naive voters to rack up those votes. Nice move. If the need is there then to hell with making informed choices - just tick the ****dy box!

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

What those first time voters so many are 'encouraging' to vote Labour out of desperation. All those young, naive voters to rack up those votes. Nice move. If the need is there then to hell with making informed choices - just tick the ****dy box!

Get a ****ing grip, I'm merely interested in whether this campaign has inspired people to vote, or if they are as apathetic about this election as I still think they are. It doesn't matter who for, political engagement (especially amongst the young) should be celebrated, not denigrated.

For what it's worth, I'd put money on many young voters being generally more informed than the majority of the electorate. But hey, your disdain for the young is as clear as day so what do I care

[Wizard.]

Originally Posted by Jack_

Get a ****ing grip, I'm merely interested in whether this campaign has inspired people to vote, or if they are as apathetic about this election as I still think they are. It doesn't matter who for, political engagement (especially amongst the young) should be celebrated, not denigrated.

For what it's worth, I'd put money on many young voters being generally more informed than the majority of the electorate. But hey, your disdain for the young is as clear as day so what do I care

I would be so sure, I've heard people say they're voting for Labour because Jeremy has the same initials as Jesus Christ.

[Jack_]

Originally Posted by Riley.

I would be so sure, I've heard people say they're voting for Labour because Jeremy has the same initials as Jesus Christ.

Which is of course stupid, but no more stupid than people voting for someone cause they've bought into empty messages about 'strong and stable' leadership

The majority of the electorate - regardless of who they vote for - is uninformed, I don't know why people ever contest this point. There are certainly those I disagree with on the right whose opinions are formed through reading and researching too, I wouldn't try to suggest otherwise. My point was that I'd be willing to bet a large percentage of young people who do tend to vote are more politically engaged than the majority of the electorate. There's not many reasons for young people to get involved in politics, so when they do they must be doing something right. I'm making this point neutrally btw but as an aside, Labour tend to lead among the university educated, so

[jaxie]

Quite a lot of women starved themselves, did jail time and made a general nuisance of themselves so I could vote and have equality with a man. I feel I have to honour them for voting for someone, even though I struggle to find someone to vote for.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by jaxie

Quite a lot of women starved themselves, did jail time and made a general nuisance of themselves so I could vote and have equality with a man. I feel I have to honour them for voting for someone, even though I struggle to find someone to vote for.

Yes, that's my train of thought too

[Daniel-X]

I would vote if I was old enough, but sadly not.

[Daniel-X]

Originally Posted by Daniel-X

I would vote if I was old enough, but sadly not.

I live in a safe seat also, but I would've voted Labour regardless even though they'll always win here.

[bots]

i live in a safe seat, so my vote really isn't important, but as a matter of principle I voted.

[Beso]

No...out and about in east london atm fixing tvs..passed 4 polling stations all with no security at the door..so no. I will pass.

[jaxie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

No...out and about in east london atm fixing tvs..past 4 polling stations all with no security at the door..so no. I will pass.

I hate to say this because it doesn't bear thinking about but I did wonder about security today myself. It won't stop me going to a polling station but with all the attacks lately you do wonder if today might be a target.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by jaxie

I hate to say this because it doesn't bear thinking about but I did wonder about security today myself. It won't stop me going to a polling station but with all the attacks lately you do wonder if today might be a target.

I think it will be a passing thought in the minds of many but of course we still have to vote. Anything else would be playing into the terrorists' hands and I would never give them that satisfaction.

[Legend killer]

Voted Labour and was honestly the easiest choice I have made in a long time. How anyone can vote for a woman who would not debate policy's head to head with her main opposition is beyond me

[user104658]

Originally Posted by parmnion

No...out and about in east london atm fixing tvs..passed 4 polling stations all with no security at the door..so no. I will pass.

Tessy May thanks you for your patriotism.

[Beso]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Tessy May thanks you for your patriotism.

And jeremy thanks you for your crustinrss....( report that as well if you want)

[user104658]

Originally Posted by parmnion

And jeremy thanks you for your crustinrss....( report that as well if you want)

My crstrnrss?

I'm not a labour voter. Wee Nic thanks me for being her eye candy

I feel like you need to cool it with the reporting accusations Parm. I've never reported you .

[Cherie]

Originally Posted by parmnion

No...out and about in east london atm fixing tvs..passed 4 polling stations all with no security at the door..so no. I will pass.

letting terrorism get in the way of democracy

just been it was busy, lots of young people, lots of old people and a few inbetweeners like myself

[King Gizzard]

Voted about an hour ago, station was full of old people, hoping that's just because of college/work.

[Brillopad]

Originally Posted by Nathan

Voted about an hour ago, station was full of old people, hoping that's just because of college/work.

Or beds.

[King Gizzard]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Or beds.

Such a lovely stereotype

[Black Dagger]

Originally Posted by Brillopad

Or beds.

Aren't you funny.

[Drew.]

Yeah, first time

[caprimint]

Nope, I share Lotan's views on politics