From 795f49bee6d5443df36dfaf593c9d7c8d2041026 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Alex Date: Tue, 6 Apr 2021 14:56:09 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Add deadlines on 'how to vote' guidance This is to bring metadata in line with upcoming content changes --- config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml index f3ea2d756..acc93ce09 100644 --- a/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml +++ b/config/machine_readable/how-to-vote.yml @@ -65,6 +65,10 @@ faqs:
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    • Arrange to vote by proxy if there are under 2 weeks until election day and you have not made arrangements.

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    There’s a different form to apply to vote by post in Northern Ireland.

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    Postal vote deadlines for 6 May elections

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    If you’re registered to vote in England or Wales, your application form must arrive at your local Electoral Registration Office by 20 April at 5pm if you want to vote by post on 6 May 2021.

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    If you’re registered to vote in Scotland, you can no longer apply for a postal vote for the 6 May 2021 elections. You can still apply for a proxy vote.

    - question: Voting by proxy answer: > @@ -78,6 +82,7 @@ faqs:

    How to apply for a proxy vote

    Apply for a proxy vote using a paper form. You need to send it to your local Electoral Registration Office.

    Usually, you need to apply for a proxy vote at least 6 working days before election day if you want to vote in England, Scotland or Wales.

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    If you want to vote by proxy on 6 May 2021, your application form must arrive at your local Electoral Registration Office by 27 April at 5pm.

    - question: Voting from abroad answer: >