Election season is here!
In 2024, there will be more than 42 elections taking place worldwide.
As a church, regardless of party preference or none, we are called to pray for our leaders and Government.
No matter how we choose to vote, we reflectively pray that those in Government will stand for Justice and Peace.
On the 2 May 2024 the elections for Mayor of London take place and we await the date of the UK General Election.
Did you know?
London Mayoral Elections 2021
According to LondonElects.com there was 42% voter turnout for the 2021 mayoral elections.
- Lewisham and Greenwich 42%
- Merton and Wandsworth 47%
- Croydon and Sutton 42%
- Lambeth and Southwark 41%
If you are not registered to vote there is still time. For those eligible to vote in the London Mayoral Elections you must be registered to vote by the 16th April 2024. You can register at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
The ID rules are changing!
You will need to present one form of photo ID; it must be the original and not a copy! If your photo ID is expired or out of date it can still be used if it still looks like you.
- Passport
- Driving Licence
- Concessionary photo card e.g. Freedom pass
- Biometric immigration document or Identity card with PASS mark*
If you do not have a photo ID you can apply for a FREE Voter Authority Certificate, the certificate doesn’t have an expiry date so worth applying if needed for future need. A full list of permitted ID can be found at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voterID
*Local elections
Quick guide to voting
Registering to vote in England
https://youtu.be/ucrTW_SrD8o?feature=shared
Which elections require photo ID
https://youtu.be/6Nf36UrXoVI?feature=shared
Which forms of photo ID can you use to vote in England.
https://youtu.be/ft4ZbFoKbp0?feature=shared
Churches Together has created an Elections website with helpful documents, news, events and resources for churches.
https://churcheselection.org.uk/
The Church of England has created a resource for the Environment and the General Election.
Environment-and-the-General-Election-Final.pdf (5 downloads )For further information please contact Natalie Walters- Head of JPIC at [email protected]
