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We should fix our voting system, not force people to use it

This week, the Telegraph has published an article debating the merits of compulsory voting. Partly inspired by the approaching first anniversary of the launch of the Campaign for Compulsory Voting, the Telegraph’s research shows that...

Posted 23 Apr 2026

Compulsory voting would treat the symptoms not the cause

Should we make voting compulsory?

Elections with low-turnout are not uncommon in the UK, so it’s only natural that questions are often raised on how we can see more voters heading to the ballot box. Some argue that the key...

Posted 05 Apr 2019

Forcing people to vote won’t tackle the causes of low turnout, merely the symptoms.