2015-04-14
Natalie Bennett
Did you know that all Australian adults currently in the UK are eligible to vote in British elections? It's true. So are most British citizens living in Australia.
The UK elections on May 7 are the most important in a generation — and a Green vote has never been more powerful.
British politics is broken. 3.5 million children live in poverty but the old parties all support huge cuts to public services. The Conservative government here is slashing clean energy and expanding fracking across the country — just like Tony Abbott.
But people here are standing up. Nearly 50,000 people have joined the Green parties of the UK in the last year alone. There is a hunger for change and it's showing in the polls. Predictions show that if we can turn out every Green supporter on May 7, we will help decide who forms the next government.
That's why we need you. Our key seats will come down to a handful of votes — eligible overseas voters could decide this election for the Greens.
If you're an Australian in the UK or a British citizen in Australia, register to vote today.
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Just like in Australia, the Greens are the only party keeping multinational companies honest about the tax they (don't) pay. We're for keeping healthcare in public hands and providing good homes for everyone.
I was the only party leader to mention climate change in the election debates last month.
For the good of the planet, keeping a Green voice in the UK Parliament has never been more important. That's why we need everyone next month.
Please, register to vote in the UK election today — and vote Green on May 7 to change politics forever.
Yours,
Natalie Bennett
Leader, Green Party of England and Wales
PS As an Australian myself, I really appreciate your support in this. Know any Australians in the UK at the moment — or British citizens living in Australia? Please share this article with them to get the word out. We can change politics, but it's going to take all of us.