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Read on to see the latest news from the national My Vote My Voice campaign.

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News and updates 6th March 2024

My Vote My Voice highlights disability exclusion in Electoral Commission ad

My Vote My Voice worked with Channel 4’s Ruben Reuter to highlight the exclusionary nature of the Electoral Commission’s new ad campaign which encourages members of the British public to register to vote.
Blogs 21st December 2023

My Vote My Voice’s first Returning Officer Accessible Voting Champion

Paul Orders is the Chief Executive of Cardiff Council and the first Returning Officer in the UK to become an Accessible Voting Champion. Read on to hear why Paul’s signed up to the campaign!
News and updates 8th November 2023

Introducing our Easy Read Guide to the King’s Speech

Missed the King’s Speech? Not to worry, we’ve developed a handy Easy Read guide for the occasion!
Supporter updates 18th October 2023

Learning Disability England interview Dr Mark Brookes MBE on My Vote My Voice

Gary Bourlet, one of the Membership and Engagement Lead’s at Learning Disability England, has been speaking with Mark Brookes about My Vote My Voice.
News and updates 13th September 2023

My Vote My Voice responds to the Electoral Commission’s report on May 2023 local elections

“It is deeply worrying that some local authorities did not provide the minimum requirements for equipment and support needed by disabled voters.”
News and updates 26th July 2023

#MyVoteMatters Petition Hand-in to Downing Street and Parliamentary Reception

We handed our #MyVoteMatters petition into 10 Downing Street, calling on the Government and Parliament to urgently focus on accessible voting.
Blogs 17th July 2023

An update from Dr Mark Brookes MBE, Advocacy Lead

Hi everyone I wanted to give you an update on the campaign; My Vote My Voice.
News and updates 6th June 2023

#MyVoteMatters Petition Campaign Launched

Sign our petition calling for better accessible voting supports and clearer pathways for disabled people to run for elected office today!
16th May 2023

Watch: My Vote My Voice on Channel 4 News!
Blogs 2nd May 2023

Blog: What is My Vote My Voice?

Dr Mark Brookes MBE explains what My Vote My Voice is and how it can help you in his new blog.

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