5 Reasons why you should register to vote

However, with the 2017 ‘snap’ election fast approaching we want to encourage everyone to register and use their vote. With Jeremy Corbyn, Threasa May & Tim Farron all visiting the Merseyside area in the last month we know they are interested in how we vote.

You have until 23:59 TONIGHT to register and here are 5 reasons why we think you should:

Registering to vote is so easy peasy you can do it whilst your waiting for the bus, coming round from your mid day siesta or even when your on the loo (we know you use your phone there!) it takes 5 speedy minutes to fill in your details and get onto the official electoral register. Feeling lazy on 8th June? You can register to vote by proxy or have a postal vote. Simple!

18-25 year olds actually hold the most influence in this general election: if every single one of them votes we would see a whole broader spectrum of what the uk actually wants. More than 70% of over 65s turn out to vote; when compared to the 44% of 18-24 year olds it’s shocking to see how the younger generations vote isn’t being heard. Get out there and make YOUR mark!

3. Being on the Electoral Roll HELPS your finances

Fair enough, you may feel as though your vote won’t make a difference BUT you should still use it as there are people all over the world who would love the privilege of doing so! We all know of the struggles of the suffragettes so all you ladies out there, think of what Emmeline Pankhurst would say if you wasted your opportunity.

Your MP is a direct voice, speaking up for you in the House of Commons. Their job is to fight for the values that your community are passionate about, so whether it’s issues related to local healthcare cuts or passing a new law they always have your local area in mind. You can actually email, call or arrange a visit with your MP to discuss what you want them to help with.