Democracy has happened.

Though Rico, the little tart, was happily accepting scritches from the lady in the *blue* rosette when I emerged, having done my civic duty.

I did remind him to #neverTrustATory as we walked off but I don't think he was listening. 😆

#Mayelection2024 #dogsatpollingstations

#UK folks - time to get out and #vote. I didn't trudge around my neighbourhood last night in the bastard rain, delivering leaflets so you could let some Tory arsehole squeak a win.

There is also a real possibility that if the bastards get a proper thumping they'll call a general. So for once, every vote really might count.

and don't forget your #PhotoID

#mayelection2024

"But not #voting isn’t a solution. Because when you give up the #ballotpaper, others will fill it out and claim your voice."

My friends are passionate about #politics – but they don’t vote. There’s no sense in that | Joyce Yang | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/may/01/young-people-passionate-politics-vote

#mayelection2024
#LocalElection
#democracy
#votersrights
#righttovote
#Voterapathy
#voterengagement

I’ve been restricted from voting my whole life – I can’t bear to see apathy disenfranchising my friends

As someone who is unable to vote in the UK’s local elections, I hope my peers don’t waste the precious gift they’ve been given, says freelance writer Joyce Yang

The Guardian