Voting gives you a say on important issues that affect you.
\nEverything from roads and recycling in your area, health services to education and climate change.
\nYou 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.
\nRemember, registering to vote does not mean you have to, it just means you can if you want to!
\nFor our simple guide on how to register and how to vote – read our simple guide blog post “Voting in the UK”
\n","padding":{"top":"pt-0","bottom":"pb-11"},"alignment":"\"\""},{"__typename":"WpPost_Flexlayouts_PageLayouts_PlainText","heading":"Why should I vote?","text":"Voting helps you have a say in decisions that affect your everyday life.
\nLocal 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.
\nThese 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
\n","padding":{"top":"pt-0","bottom":"pb-11"},"alignment":"\"\""},{"__typename":"WpPost_Flexlayouts_PageLayouts_PlainText","heading":"Voting in elections and #OperationTravellerVote","text":"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.
\nVisit our dedicated Operation Traveller Vote page for more info on this campaign
\n","padding":{"top":"pt-0","bottom":"pb-11"},"alignment":"\"\""},{"__typename":"WpPost_Flexlayouts_PageLayouts_PlainText","heading":"Who should you vote for?","text":"Not sure which candidate is right for you?
\nYou 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.
\nThese questions can help you understand who will listen to your community and stand up for your rights.
\nYou can ask candidates in person, by email, or online.
\nAsking questions is one way to make your voice heard.
\nYou 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.
\nQuestions:
\nRemember
\nYou have the right to ask questions and be listened to.
Taking part is about having a voice, even if you have never voted before.
\n","padding":{"top":"pt-0","bottom":"pb-11"},"alignment":"\"\""},{"__typename":"WpPost_Flexlayouts_PageLayouts_PlainText","heading":"Further Information & Resources on voting","text":"Follow Traveller Movement’s Twitter and Facebook to get updates from the #OperationTavellerVote campaign
\n\n\nOperationTravellerVote on Facebook
\nGuide to the general elections
\nVisit the Electoral Commission website
\nTrack your local MP and keep tabs on what they do on your behalf: TheyWorkForYou
\nAnd you can always contact our team for support via info@travellermovement.org.uk
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