The Electoral Commission are visiting to encourage students to have their say by registering to vote.

The team visited the Union on the 18th and 19th of February to promote the ‘Have you registered?’ campaign.

The campaign highlights the fact that as many as 22% of students are not registered to vote.

The campaign also aims to explain to students the importance of being registered, along with advice on how to register to ensure students are able to vote in general, local, European and council elections.

Nina Ziaullah, Head of Campaigns and Public Information at the Electoral Commission, explains the importance of having a say: “Politics affects many aspects of student life, from the quality of your education to transport and the level of crime in your local area.

Unless you register to vote, you won’t be able to make your voice heard on the issues that affect you.”

The Electoral Commission is an independent body set up by parliament with the aim of inspiring confidence in the elections.