With exactly a week before the General Election, Greater Manchester Faith Community Leaders have today issued a statement calling on everyone to exercise their right to vote.
They say, "The vote you have on July 4th has great value. Each and every one of us has a part to play.
"If you’re not sure about the Photo I.D. you will need when you vote, you can find the details here:
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/voting-and-elections/voter-id or see below.
"We encourage everyone to get to know the individual candidates standing in their constituency - and to learn what they stand for. Our Faith Communities share many values, among them:
• Promotion of peace and reconciliation
• Upholding the sanctity of life
• Respect for the dignity of every human being
• Eradication of poverty
• Care for our common home - this planet
• Democracy
• The rule of law.
"We urge you to vote for people who will promote positive relationships and cohesion between all communities, and who oppose anything that causes racial or religious hatred or prejudice on grounds of race, nationality, disability, gender, sexual orientation, age or religion – especially Antisemitism or Islamophobia in the current international climate.
"With the right to vote comes the responsibility for us all to work together for the flourishing of our neighbourhoods and our national life. We must never take this freedom for granted. It is ours to protect, cherish and use.
"We urge everyone who can vote to do so."
Read the full statement and signatories here.
Useful Information
Valid Photo I.D. when you vote is either a UK [or European Economic Area] Passport or Driving Licence, Blue Badge, Older or Disabled Person’s Bus Pass funded by the Government, Proof of Age Standards Scheme hologram, Biometric Immigration Document, Defence Identity Card or EEA National Identity Card.