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  • Don't Lose Your Voice - LGBTQ+ democracy hub
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Don't Lose Your Voice - LGBTQ+ democracy hub

Local and National Democracy

YOUR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS | CONTACING YOUR MP | FIND YOUR MP'S VOTING RECORD |  HOW TO START A PETITION | UNDERSTANDING PUBLIC CONSULTATIONS | THE VOTING PROCESS | TAKE PART IN LOCAL DEMOCRACY | MAKE A DIFFERENCE BY VOLUNTEERING | LGBTQ+ POLITICAL HISTORY – A SNAPSHOT 

Photo Voter ID

WHAT'S CHANGED? | WHAT PHOTO ID CAN I USE TO VOTE | FREE VOTER AUTHORITY CERTIFICATE | APPLYING FOR PHOTO VOTER ID | TRANS PEOPLE | YOUNG LGBTQ+ PEOPLE | YOUR VOTING RIGHTS | FAQ - VOTER ID | REGISTER TO VOTE | TRANSLATIONS 

LGBTQ+ Londoners deserve to have their voices heard. This hub can help you understand your civic and democratic rights and how you can use them .  

Contacting your MP

Contacting your MP

Your MP can help you be heard. Here's how to reach them. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2025

Updated: 17th June, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Taking part in local democracy

Taking part in local democracy

It's easier than you think to have an impact in your local area. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 27th June, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Your democratic rights

Your democratic rights

Knowing your rights can help make your democratic voice heard. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

A very brief history of LGBTQ+ people and UK law

A very brief history of LGBTQ+ people and UK law

The law has shaped LGBTQ+ lives for centuries. You can help shape them in the future. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Make a difference by volunteering

Make a difference by volunteering

Your time and skills can have a real impact, whatever cause you support. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

The voting process

The voting process

How does voting actually work? Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 31st January, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Understanding public consultations

Understanding public consultations

It's an easy way to have your democratic voice heard. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2025

Updated: 31st January, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Starting a petition

Starting a petition

Care about an issue? Starting a petition is easier than you think. Read more

Published: 19th December, 2024

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Justin Mahboubian-Jones

Find your MP’s voting record

Find your MP’s voting record

How to access them and what they mean Read more

Published: 19th December, 2024

Updated: 31st January, 2025

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Voter ID | What's changed?

Voter ID | What's changed?

From Voter ID to the rights of EU Londoners; the Elections Act (2022) explained. Read more

Published: 24th January, 2024

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

What photo ID can I use to vote?

What photo ID can I use to vote?

Not all photo ID is accepted to vote in person. Check yours against this list. Read more

Published: 19th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Get free photo ID – Voter Authority Certificate

Get free photo ID – Voter Authority Certificate

A new form of photo ID made specifically for elections. Read more

Published: 18th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Voter ID | Applying for photo Voter ID

Voter ID | Applying for photo Voter ID

Every form of election-approved photo ID. Cost, requirements, waiting time - all the info you need. Read more

Published: 17th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Advice for trans people | voter ID

Advice for trans people | voter ID

Do gender markers on photo ID matter? For what reasons can you be refused a ballot? Read more

Published: 16th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Advice for young LGBTQ+ people | voter ID

Advice for young LGBTQ+ people | voter ID

Some forms of photo ID owned by young LGBTQ+ people aren't accepted forms of photo ID for voting. Find out more. Read more

Published: 15th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Your rights | voter ID

Your rights | voter ID

Headed to a polling station? You should know about your rights on the day, including your right to privacy and how you can try again if denied a ballot. Read more

Published: 14th February, 2023

Updated: 11th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

FAQs

FAQs

When is the next election? What about postal voting? Read more

Published: 13th February, 2023

Updated: 10th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

Register to vote

Register to vote

It only takes a few minutes. Read more

Published: 12th February, 2023

Updated: 9th April, 2025

Author: Anonymised User

Translations

Translations

Vital information translated into 14 languages. Read more

Published: 9th February, 2023

Updated: 10th December, 2024

Author: Anonymised User

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