UK Elections

Elections enable you to have a say on important issues that affect you - from education and climate change to housing and transport.

In an election, you can vote for your local and national representatives. Typically, you'll vote in general elections and local elections.

As a student, it's important that you use your vote and get your voice heard.

Why should students care about voting?

Your vote can influence policies affecting education, housing, and employment.

Your vote can ensure your voice is heard and your interests are represented.

Your vote can effect change, hold politicians accountable, and protect your rights.

Your vote can shape your future and the future of your country.

Register to vote

You must register to vote to be able to have your say in UK elections.

Register and check eligibility
Get photo ID

You'll need specific photo ID to vote in person or to vote as a proxy to someone else.

Check photo ID requirements
Cast your vote

Familiarise yourself with what to expect on the day and how to cast your vote; in person, by proxy, or via postal vote.

Learn how to vote on the day

If you're an international student studying in the UK, you may be eligible to vote in UK elections.

We can't tell you who to vote for, but we can tell you it's important to be as informed as possible when casting your vote.

Typically, voters choose representatives whose views align with their own.

Based on our knowledge about what's most important to Hallam students, we'd suggest looking into the following topics:

You can check your MP's current stance on these topics and find out where each political party stands on a variety of other issues.

See how each MP voted on specific historic issues
Attend a local hustings event to see MP candidates debate and answer questions from their constituents. If you've not heard enough about things that matter to you, make sure you attend and submit a question. We'll update this webpage with any hustings events we know about!