It was another ‘surprise’ election, announced just six weeks and one day before polling day. Of course you could argue that this wasn’t a surprise election given we knew it was 99.9% certain to to happen this year. But the … Read More
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Let’s make policies matter
Policies matter when deciding who to vote for. The evidence speaks for itself: 35% uplift in voting intention, 20% likely to change vote. But when the election’s over, what happens to those manifesto promises? Rather than disappear until 2029, Vote … Read More
Policies have to matter if we want a democracy that works for us all
We all want a stake in our future. We all want a say in how things are run. Yet right barely half of us vote in general elections, and trust in the government and media is at a 10-year low. … Read More
Our tips for general election voters in 2024
When you take the Vote for Policies survey you’ll most likely choose policies from more than one party (here’s the data). So how do you decide which party to vote for? And can they even deliver on their promises? In the … Read More
Manifestos for the 2024 UK general election
Here are the general election manifestos we’re using for our 2024 election survey. We cover the main political parties in the UK (see our FAQ for how we select them). You can also find the full list of 2024 candidates … Read More
Does Voter ID mean Voter Suppression?
The stats suggest it does. We all want to protect the integrity of elections. After all, voting is the ‘flagship’ act of democracy. That’s why it is a real concern that from 2023 voters will be required to show ID … Read More
Embed democracy (in your website!)
You can now embed our live youth policy tracker directly into your website! Our mission is to provide UK citizens with the tools and support they need to engage and actively participate. We do that through partnerships with organisations who work with … Read More
Powered by Youth: a new direction for our manifesto tracker
Why? At Vote for Policies, our mission is to increase voter turnout. We provide services that aim to help everyone become better informed and more involved in our democracy. But in line with our mission, our principal focus is engaging … Read More
2019 General Election manifesto comparison survey results released
Results from our 2019 General Election ‘manifesto comparison’ survey are now available, showing data for England, Scotland, and Wales, including results from each constituency. … Read More
How we created the Youth section on our manifesto tracker
At Vote for Policies, our mission is to increase voter turnout. We provide services that aim to help everyone become better informed and more involved in our democracy. Our Tracker monitors the progress of promises made by the government in … Read More