It is just seven days until the polls open and among other things we get a chance to change the way we elect our MPs. Ordinary voters all across Northern Ireland will be turning out to say Yes! people like the Mullan family from Portrush.
The Mullans preparing to say Yes! next Thursday
The Mullans may be voting in different ways on their ballot papers for the Assembly and Council elections next Thursday, but they agree on how they will vote on the AV referendum.
“We’re from different political persuasions, but we’re united in the belief that the current system needs reform. We need to make the system to elect MPs fairer. That is why we are supporting YES!
“At the last election, only three Northern Ireland MPs were elected on over 50% of the vote. This means that far too many of our voices aren’t counted, something which a YES! vote will change. It’s also easy to use, we’re already used to preferential voting here in NI, it’s as simple as 1,2,3.
“By voting YES! we will be giving ourselves a stronger voice in elections, because if your favourite doesn’t win, you can still have a say in who does – no more all or nothing. It’s a small, progressive change which will lead to a big difference to our politics.”
Why not join with the Mullans and thousands of others in Northern Ireland and say Yes! next Thursday, 5th May. Polls are open from 7am until 10 pm.
Remember to vote in Northern Ireland you need to take your ID with you on polling day
- A UK, Irish or EEA driving licence (photographic part)
- A UK, Irish or EU passport
- An electoral identity card
- A Translink Senior SmartPass
- A Translink 60+ SmartPass
- A Translink War Disabled SmartPass
- A Translink Blind Person’s SmartPass
