Catholic Parliamentary
Office
Newsletter
June 2024



Dear Friend

The Prime Minister has called a General Election to be held on 4th July. The Parliamentary Office will shortly publish an online resource to help you navigate the election. In the meantime, I would like to draw your attention to some important information to do with voting at the election, as there are some key changes you need to be aware of.

You will need to take photographic ID with you to the polling station. Valid forms of ID include a passport, driving licence, blue badge, or Scottish National Entitlement Card. For those who do not have an acceptable form of ID you can apply for a free voter ID document, known as a Voter Authority Certificate. Applications may be submitted online or by post. For more information on voting at this election or to apply for a Voter Authority Certificate, please visit: Voter ID | Electoral Commission

You can vote in person at a polling station on the day, or you can arrange for someone to vote on your behalf, a proxy. Or, as many people now do, you can apply to vote by post. This might be helpful for many people living in Scotland as the election falls during the school holidays. For more information on registering to vote for the first time, voting by proxy, or to apply for a postal vote, click this link: Ways to vote | Electoral Commission

Please note that the following important deadlines apply to this election:


18 June Deadline for registering to vote if a person isn’t already registered
19 June (5pm) Deadline for receiving new postal vote and postal proxy applications, and for changes to existing postal or proxy votes
26 June (5pm) Deadline for in person proxy votes
26 June (5pm) Deadline for application for Voter Authority Certificates (free ID document)


I will be in touch again soon with more information about the General Election.

With every good wish,

Anthony



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