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Should voting be mandatory in UK general elections?

UK general election turnout has fallen over decades, reaching 56% among 18-24 year olds and 60% among those with fewest qualifications at the last election. Recent reports and think tank proposals from IPPR, Think Labour and others advocate compulsory voting with a small fine and a 'none of the above' option on ballots to boost participation and legitimacy. The government currently has no plans to introduce compulsory voting.

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Slawomir· 613
The Civic Gatekeeper
Voted noRight

Freedom and mandatory somehow don't sound great. Free people, free choice. Including voting.

HNTRJ· 266
The Unifier
Voted noCentre Right

Voting is a right, If people don’t want to vote that is their choice, they shouldn’t be forced

CraigRyan· 96
The Border-Minded Atlanticist
Voted yesCentre Right

Yes but there should be a "None of the above" option