Not voting- 1 of many reasons

The fight was for our right to chose.

And no its not leaving it to someone else unless you have a preference. If you cannot rank them if theyre all just awful then other people who do have preferences arent doing anything for you. Theyre voting for themselves

I would never not vote to do so makes a mockery of the people who fought and died for you to get the right to do so.

Also if anybody is voting because you think you’ll get another referendum I think you’re kidding yourselves, that’s never going to happen

Don't leave it to someone else.

Oh calm down! There has been in a surge in people registering to vote so clearly some at least have someone in mind they can in good cinscious vote for.

Me not voting is not going to lead to anarchy.

Yet not to vote is heading for anarchy. Without a government we would have no enforceable laws, no one in charge of the economy and overall charge of education, health etc. We have to vote for someone.

Ppl saying vote tactically arent getting the point that this time there isnt an easily identified worst to vote against. They have all become abhorrant. All offer a hideous distopia one way or another.

If you don't vote then you cannot complain about what happens in politics - that's what I was brought up with!

You can complain that nobody offered any viable alternative

If there is no one you can vote for there is always one you can vote against.

Usually you can at least pick the best of a bad bunch.

Not thos time. This time they are all equally awful. Even the minor ones like green have some very extremist anti women views.

Lucky that’s me too if the Labour party was led by a blue haired green eyed Martian I would vote for them because we have to get the Tories and the British Trump out to get any kind of stability back

I think anyone who is unsure of which party to support could look at which party offers the best chances for our grandchildren in terms of education, future job prospects and health care. The young are the future of the nation and deserve the best on offer.

That may mean a tactical vote to get the desired result.

Surely not voting only adds to the problems with governments word wide. IMO part of the political unrest throughout the world is because governments do not have a workable majority. Not voting may not change that but there is a good chance it may. Only then will we see political stability again.

When you look at the people who queued in Hong Kong to vote. That picture made me feel very lucky and very humble indeed.

I've spent my entire adult life voting for parties that never stood any chance of winning in the various constituencies I've lived in.

I've done that because I think that at least you should let the party of your choice know that somebody loves them... it does contribute to the numbers of supporters they can claim.

Of course, if there is not party you want to support that's an entirely different matter. But spoiling or not using your vote seems quite pointless to me.

I would never not vote. If you don't want to vote for any party go and at least be a spoilt paper. Make your mark in some way.

indeed Lucky, and what we have both done here. I am no fan of Corbyn, but the way he has been maligned by the Tory and gutter press- and some here- has actually made me rally for him- now he has made his policy clear re Brexit.

It will possibly hurt us and certainly will hit many in our family, but only in the pocket - they won't starve or have to do without. So be it. But Brexit is the main thing to stop now- and I feel a second ref is best. I also think he is totally right not to say which he will campaign for, at the moment- as it depends on the deal he can (or can't) negotiate.

Decide your biggest priority and vote on that.

For me it is to curb the Tories; and in my constituency that means vote Labour. If the candidate most likely to oust the Tory was Liberal, Monster Raving Loony or anything else I would vote for these. This is because I have decided my priority and will vote in accordance with that.

I am horrified that we as a nation have finished up with our own Trump, in the form of BJ. We have to clip his wings. He is a cheat and a liar.

If there is no one you can vote for there is always one you can vote against.

If you vote you have the right to complain, if you choose not to then your opinions on any public matter thereafter count for nothing.

So armynanny do you have better responsible suggestion? If I achieve nothing else by voting at least I show my DGC that it is an important duty and maybe next time round we'll have better choices.
Apathy and opting out will achieve precisely nothing.

If you don't vote then you cannot complain about what happens in politics - that's what I was brought up with!

I would never not vote - it’s a precious right denied to too many and I’ll use it out of respect to them and to the women who fought long and hard for us.

I vote according to the values of the party as a whole as opposed to its leader. Politicians come and go but the party which most chimes with my values (and morals) at this point in my life gets my vote. It’s not an easy choice this time round though, that’s for sure

I think that women faught for our choice to vote so I dont think it is wrong to conscientously chose not to. Which is distinct from just not bothering to look into it.

I am assuming by your name Armynanny that you do or did have connections with the Armed Forces. Back in the day when we were in the Mob there was only one party to vote for as the other one would decimate the Forces. Maybe that could help you help you decide.

I have always voted, but I am stumped this time. The Independent candidates are ex BNP in my area. I am not voting for them. Voted Labour all my life but am not happy with JC.

I would never not vote. I feel one cannot moan about our politicians if one has not voted. I agree there is little choice this time but please vote.

I'd rather someone voted for the Brexit party, than not vote.