Have you registered?
Only 40% of the some 7.5 million people who moved home in the last 12 months may be registered to vote, according to research by the Electoral Commission. This compares to 93% of those who have lived in the same place for 16 years or more.
Similarly, only 63% of those who rent privately are registered to vote, compared to 94% of those who own their own homes.
Commission spokesman Warren Seddon said: “We know that people who have recently moved house or who rent from a private landlord are considerably less likely to be registered to vote, so it’s vital that they hear our message. Many people don’t realise they aren’t registered or how easy it is to do, so if you haven’t already registered at your new address do it now.”