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First time voter’s guide

Selfies, disabilities, cats, and doggies … voting throws up all sorts of questions and can sometimes feel confusing. There can be a lot of unclear and old-fashioned words and explanations and it’s easy to feel a bit overwhelmed.

To help make things a bit easier, watch this short video and then click on the links below to find out more.