The Ministry of Justice today published a consultation on the day we vote. This debate will also look at the other barriers to voting and could potentially lead to a change to voting at the weekend.
Launching the consultation, the minister Michael Wills, said:
‘Decisions are made by those who vote. The government wants to make it easier for people to turn up to vote. As part of this process, we want to look at different options for the day on which elections take place.’
‘The reason elections are traditionally held on Thursdays is obscure. We should not be afraid to try a new voting day that fits in better with people’s busy lives, while also recognising the constraints of money and belief.’
You can read the rest of Michael Wills ministerial statement here
We would like to hear your views. The consultation document can be found here. Let us know what you think
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