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Who does not have the right to vote in the UK?
British and Irish citizens resident in the UK and over 18 years of age can vote in the UK. Prisoners cannot vote.
Do people get to vote in North Ireland?
Yes, Northern Ireland is a vital part of the UK and as such its citizens have as much right to vote as anyone else in the UK.
Who assists the floor leaders in getting party leaders to vote a certain way?
In the UK Parliament, they are known as the 'Whips'.
Who is allowed to vote in the UK?
In the UK, individuals aged 18 and older who are British citizens, Irish citizens, or qualifying Commonwealth citizens are eligible to vote in elections. Additionally, members of the House of Lords, convicted prisoners, and individuals found to be mentally incapable are not allowed to vote in UK elections.
Do UK citizens get to vote?
Everyone who is 18 or over, is listed on the electoral role and is not in legal custody has the right to vote in elections - either local national or European.
Are Irish nationals allowed to vote in general elections of Great Britain?
Yes, Irish citizens living in the UK have exactly the same rights to vote and stand for election as British citizens.
What is voting citizens?
Voting citizens are the electorate of a country. For instance, I am a voting citizen in the UK, because I am on the electorate role and entitled to vote in any General Election.
How are the General Elections run in the UK?
Citizens vote and votes are counted just as in any elections in other democratic countries.
Can citizens vote directly to elect the prime minister in elections in the UK?
Not unless the prime minister is their constituency member. In the UK you vote for the party you want in your constituency. Then the totals are gathered and the party that controls over half the constituencies wins.
Are there any naturalisation records in the UK for Irish emmigrants?
Citizens of Eire have exactly the same rights in Britain as British citizens and as such can vote in parliamentary elections and stand for election to parliament.
Can a 17 year old register to vote if he has joined the military at 17?
You must be 18 to vote. However, a 17 year old can register to vote and would be able to vote in a primary that is for a federal election that he would be voting for later on. In UK military you can register at 17 but you still will not be able to vote until 18
Could a person born abroad become prime minister?
In the UK the answer is theoretically yes, Irish citizens have exacly the same rights as British citizens to vote and stand while they are resident in the UK. In Austalia, our recently elected Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, was born in the UK. Her family emigrated in about 1960 when she was a child.
