The rise of racist and fascist parties in Britain should teach us a lesson about voting. These parties opportunise our apathy, relying on low voter turnout for their political advantage. It is important for this reason to make sure every student votes, and that every student vote in an anti racist, anti fascist vote.
Students make up 15% of the electorate. We need to ensure that students aren’t marginalized by mobilizing at the ballot box.
It is only be voting that we can ensure that our voice is heard.
And in 2009/10 the government are going to review their stance on HE funding, potentially lifting the £3000 cap on top up fees to catastrophic levels. If we aren’t voting, we are not a section of the electorate that can influence this debate with weight. We need to demonstrate that students do vote, and we will reactelectorallyto the issues that affect us.
If you do one thing today: go out and vote: and make your vote an anti racist vote.
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