Reason to vote: We answer your key questions

Voting gives you a say on important issues that affect you.

Everything from roads and recycling in your area, health services to education and climate change.

You may think you don’t want to vote now, but if an issue comes up that you want to have your say on, if you’re on the register you’ll have the chance to vote on it.

Remember, registering to vote does not mean you have to, it just means you can if you want to!

For our simple guide on how to register and how to vote – read our simple guide blog post “Voting in the UK”

Voting helps you have a say in decisions that affect your everyday life.

Local elections choose councillors who make decisions about housing, Traveller sites, and planning. They also make decisions about local services like schools, health support, and social services.

These decisions can affect where you live and the support your family receives. Voting is one way to make sure your voice is heard and your community is not ignored

The Traveller Movement launched #OperationTravellerVote to ensure Romani (Gypsy), Roma and Irish Travellers are registered to vote and most importantly, have their voices heard during elections.

Visit our dedicated Operation Traveller Vote page for more info on this campaign

Not sure which candidate is right for you?
You can decide by asking candidates about the issues that matter to Traveller communities.

We have put together a short list of questions about housing and Traveller sites, fair treatment, education, health, and voting.

These questions can help you understand who will listen to your community and stand up for your rights.

You can ask candidates in person, by email, or online.

Asking questions is one way to make your voice heard.
You can ask candidates questions to see if they understand and support Traveller communities.

You do not need to ask everything. Even one question is enough.

Questions:

• Will you support safe and legal Traveller sites?
• What will you do to protect existing sites?
• Will you make sure planning decisions are fair for Travellers?
• How will you challenge discrimination against Traveller people
• What will you do to make sure Travellers are treated fairly by councils and services?
• How will you listen to Traveller voices when decisions are made?
• Will you stay in contact with Traveller communities after the election?
• How will you make schools safer for Traveller children?
• What will you do about bullying and discrimination in schools?

Remember
You have the right to ask questions and be listened to.

Taking part is about having a voice, even if you have never voted before.

Follow Traveller Movement’s Twitter and Facebook to get updates from the #OperationTavellerVote campaign 

Voter ID FAQs 

Role Model Poster

OperationTravellerVote on Facebook

Guide to the general elections

Visit the Electoral Commission website

Track your local MP and keep tabs on what they do on your behalf: TheyWorkForYou 

And you can always contact our team for support via info@travellermovement.org.uk