West Lancs Conservative Future organised a lunchtime discussion/ debate / information forum event at Edge Hill University.
Attendees found about local issues, about future elections both this year and next , they found out how their vote makes a difference, how to vote and much more.
- Local Elections and European Parliament Elections Thursday 22nd May 2014.
- Scottish Referendum Thursday 18th September 2014.
- Local Elections and UK General Election Thursday 7th May 2015.
Why are elections on Thursdays ?
Various reasons.... Long ago, before we lived in a 24-hour society, the financial markets and civil service were civilised places to work. They finished at 5 and started at 9 with weekends off. The idea was to disrupt government as little as possible with elections so they were held on a Thursday. Most results would have been known that night or during the course of the following day. This gave the new government the weekend to form, the new PM could announce key appointments and all would be in place in time for the civil service and stock markets to return to work on Monday at 9. A seamless transition. Thursday has stuck as the traditional day although many European countries vote on a Sunday, on the basis that it encourages turnout.
There will be further West Lancs Conservative Future events and projects , please contact the office with ideas or to find out more.
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