The Electoral Commission has just released an estimate that nationally, up to 3.5 million registered voters may not actually be entitled to vote.
Jonathan Arnott said, "Making the voting process fair, open and transparent is of paramount importance in a democracy. People have a right to know that whichever candidate wins has won fairly. I was sent a polling card by mistake when I was 15 and too young to vote. Although it was tempting to use it, it would be unfair to vote when you know you're not entitled to - so I didn't."
Jonathan made it clear that he blames Government policy, not Electoral Services staff. "The staff at Sheffield Electoral Services are courteous, friendly and above all helpful to candidates of every background in Sheffield. They ensure that elections in Sheffield run as smoothly as possible, within government legislation and guidance given by the Electoral Commission. I often hear candidates in other cities complain about the services provided by their elections departments - but never in Sheffield!"
See: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/uk/article1687496.ece
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