Dag Øien on Nostr: Why do you have to register to vote in the UK? Honest question. I’m Scandinavian. ...
Why do you have to register to vote in the UK? Honest question. I’m Scandinavian. Requiring voter registration in advance of an election - instead of it being automatic - seems to me to be designed to reduce the turnout and democratic participation. Tell me if I’m wrong.
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