The problem of the non-voter

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I thought I’d write a little bit more about the problem of the non-voter and who it is a problem for. My friend who is passionate that we all must vote shared this graphic with me as part of our conversation. This kind of graphic is often favoured by political parties when they are in… Continue reading The problem of the non-voter

The freedom to vote must include the freedom not to vote

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Yesterday was the annual local elections day in Britain. This meant that across the country, a lot of local council seats were up for re-election. The day also saw the election of a new Northern Irish Assembly.  Turnout at these elections is traditionally low and has declined over the years, perhaps as a result of… Continue reading The freedom to vote must include the freedom not to vote