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We are past midnight, so all campaigning is over. The polling stations open at 7:00 (and close at 22:00). So it's time for the voting thread.

It's trickier this year because of voter ID requirements but gov.uk have all the details. However, note this: "You can still use your ID even if it has expired." So an out-of-date passport, for example, will work as long as the name is the same and the photo still looks like you. Don't forget that there are other polling stations rules.

There have been problems in some areas with people getting their postal vote on time but if you haven't got yours and you aren't on your holidays, it's not too late. Details on what to do.

Tactical voting can make a difference in some places and there are a number of sites to help with this. They'll largely be similar but check a couple before committing:

If you want your vote to count you can try SwapMyVote.uk.

Other things you can do:

  • Offer lifts to people so they can get out and vote - contact your party of choice

If you have any other resources then throw them in below. If you have any questions then ask away and, hopefully, someone can rummage the answer up for you. edit: If I've cocked up, then let me know.

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[–] DrummXYBA@feddit.uk 55 points 4 months ago (2 children)

First time voting today. Fuck the tories

[–] CrabAndBroom@lemmy.ml 3 points 4 months ago

I fired off the dirtiest vote today. I'm not a huge fan of Starmer but I hate the Tories much more, and they recently changed the rules so if you've been abroad for more than 15 years you're allowed to vote again.

So I sent a 100% tactical fuck-you vote from overseas via proxy, motivated by nothing more than wanting to join in kicking the shit out of the Tories while they're already down.

Greasy as hell but I regret nothing lol

[–] Twig@sopuli.xyz 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hopefully that's with Labour, not Reform?

[–] FiniteBanjo@lemmy.today 3 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Obviously it needs to be greens.

Jokes aside it literally can't be worse than Tories no matter who they pick.

[–] Twig@sopuli.xyz 6 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I think Reform would be worse?