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EU - IN or OUT? You decide.

The EU referendum – facts you need to know…

Should we stay or should we go? Good point from The Clash!

 

1)     Why should you vote? 

Every British Citizen has a voice and that voice matters. If you don’t vote you quite simply won’t be heard.

 

2)     When is it? 

23rd of June 2016 – stick it in your diary.

 

3)     Do you need to register to vote? 

YES – make sure you have done so by the 7th of June.

 

4)     What is a Referendum?

Definition – A general vote by the public on a direct political question which has been referred to them for a decision.
 

"Should the United Kingdom remain a member of the European Union or leave the European Union?"

 

5)     How can you vote? 

You can vote in this referendum if you are registered to vote in the UK, are 18 or over on 23 June 2016 and are:

  • A British or Irish citizen living in the UK, or
  • A Commonwealth citizen living in the UK who has leave to remain in the UK or who does not require leave to remain in the UK
  • A British citizen living overseas who has been registered to vote in the UK in the last 15 years
  • An Irish citizen living overseas who was born in Northern Ireland and who has been registered to vote in Northern Ireland in the last 15 years

How do I register to vote? 

What happens after you are registered to vote? 

There are three ways to vote in the referendum they are as follows…