Adults across Britain are being urged to register to vote, with the General Election just five weeks away. Elections will be held in 650 constituencies across the UK to decide the largest party in the House of Commons, and in turn, the UK’s Prime Minister.
For people who haven’t yet registered to vote, a deadline of 11.59pm on Thursday, June 18 has been set. You can search for your postcode using this government link to find out which constituency you live in.
The announcement has left some people confused about what to do if they move house after the June 18 registration deadline, but before the General Election on July 4.
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Following a query from MyLondon, the Electoral Commission said that until any application at their new address has been processed, an elector’s registration at their old address may still be in place, allowing them to vote with details of that address.
Nonetheless, anyone in this situation should contact their local electoral registration officer for clarification. The government website has an online search tool to help find their local officer. Click here for more information.
If you’re unable to vote in person on July 4, both postal and proxy votes are available. The deadline to apply for a postal vote is 5pm on Wednesday, June 19. To vote by proxy, the deadline is 5pm on Wednesday, June 26.
July 4 will be the first general election where ID is required to vote. There are 22 forms of acceptable ID which include a driving licence, passport and PASS card.
The NUS warned students earlier this year that student cards are not an acceptable form of ID. To view the full list of acceptable ID click here.
