Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Linda Riordan (Labour and Co-operative Party), on Tuesday, 11 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 40 members in total.

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EARLY VOTING

That this House notes that the current electoral arrangement in the UK of allowing only one day to vote is insufficient and can hinder the democratic process; further notes that turnout can be raised substantially by making voting easier or more attractive; applauds the US for its introduction of early voting; further notes that nearly a third of American voters cast their ballots before election day 2008; urges the Government to introduce early voting procedures in the UK to arouse voter engagement and increase turnout; further notes that those who work irregular and long hours are unfairly disadvantaged by single day voting; further urges the Government to introduce legislation allowing for early voting in the UK with immediate effect; and further notes that this action would benefit the democratic process and provide for greater electoral equality which all political parties should be in favour of.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

EARLY VOTING (2478A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by Bob Russell (primary, Liberal Democrat) and tabled on Tuesday, 11 November 2008. It has been signed by 7 members in total.

at end add `and suggests that voting at weekends should be introduced.'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

2478 

2478A1 

Session

2007-08

Other sponsors

Kelvin Hopkins

Jeremy Corbyn

Paul Truswell

Baroness Clark of Kilwinning

Baroness Hoey

Subjects

Elections

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk