People in Kent warned that it's the last day for registering to vote
If you want to vote in the General Election, you must be registered by the end of today
People in Kent are being reminded that today is the last day to register to vote.
The deadline to submit an application is 11.59pm tonight, and the easiest way to apply is online at the Gov.uk website.
Some 31% of applications submitted from May 23 to June 16 were by people aged 25 to 34, with a further 25% from people under 25, according to analysis by the PA news agency.
In addition, 17% were from 35 to 44-year-olds, 11% from 45 to 54-year-olds, 9% from 55 to 64-year-olds, 5% from 65 to 74-year-olds, and 2% from people over the age of 75.
Craig Westwood, director of communication, policy and research at the Electoral Commission, said: “Tomorrow is the last day to register to vote ahead of the General Election on July 4.
“Only people who are registered can have their say, so don’t delay.
“Registering to vote is quick and easy – all you need it your name, date of birth, address, and national insurance number.
“People who have been on the register but recently moved home or changed other details will need to register to vote again.”
Dr Phil Catney is a politics expert from Keele Uni, he says its an important part of our democratic process. He also claims people will be surprised that a lot of policy pledged by political parties are usually enacted: "actually a lot of manifesto pledges are followed through, and that's probably because the wording is so vague that it gives politicians as much room to interpret as flexibly as they like"
"But it's still important that people still come out to vote".
All voters intending to cast a ballot in the General Election on July 4 will not only need to be registered but also show a form of photo identification at the polling station.
Not all types of photo ID will be accepted, but a passport, driving licence or blue badge are valid.