{"id":2950,"date":"2014-12-15T16:06:25","date_gmt":"2014-12-15T16:06:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?p=2950"},"modified":"2014-12-15T23:40:09","modified_gmt":"2014-12-15T23:40:09","slug":"why-votingmatters-twitter-chat-2-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.katewilloughby.co.uk\/?p=2950","title":{"rendered":"Why #votingmatters \u2013 Twitter chat 2 \u2013 Thank you!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Emilymatters_80096b\"<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0 # V O T I N G M A T T E R S \u00a0\u00a0 –\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 T W I T T E R\u00a0\u00a0 C H A T\u00a0\u00a0 2
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T H A N K\u00a0\u00a0 Y O U !<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

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The questions ballot proved popular and was introduced thanks to a suggestion by @MevyAhmad.
We included the two with the most votes: 2 (32%) & 1 (26%).<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Z_ZereenaArshad_enlightened<\/a><\/p>\n

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#Votingmatters<\/strong><\/a> is a new campaign from #Emilymatters.<\/strong><\/a> which champions gender equality and encourages young women to vote, ensuring that legacies of women, such as suffragette Emily Davison,<\/strong><\/a> are not forgotten.<\/p>\n

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\"Z_VM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The second Why #votingmatters<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0 Twitter chat took place on Wednesday 10 December 2014, with Ayath Ullah<\/strong><\/a> co-hosting. Ayath has been incredibly supportive of the campaign and his direct involvement in the running of these Twitter chats has been invaluable.<\/p>\n

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We are not often given the opportunity to express our views on topics like this, particularly on social media as people often fear backlash on their views … it is easy to be demoralised by progress when you\u2019re surrounded be people belittling your capabilities whether that be due to age and\/or gender. <\/strong>
\n– Robyn Dooley, MYP for Knowsley<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The next chat will take place @Emilymatters<\/a> on Sunday 18 January 2015 (6.30-7PM GMT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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\"FawcettDevon_support_Women<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The questions ballot proved popular so we’d love to hear from you.<\/p>\n

Send us your #votingmatters<\/strong> questions and suggestions @Emilymatters<\/strong><\/a> or via email<\/strong><\/a>, as Mehvash<\/strong>, Robyn<\/strong>, Yasmin<\/strong> & Chloe<\/strong> did.<\/p>\n

And if you haven\u2019t yet registered to vote<\/strong><\/a>, you can do so online now<\/a><\/strong> in under 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Not sure if you\u2019re already registered or if you have any other questions about it:\u00a0 Contact your local Electoral Services Office<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Here’s an overview of our second Why #votingmatters chat:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Why #votingmatters Twitter chat 2 extract \u2013 Question 1
(Winner of the questions ballot)
For the full conversation see our storify.<\/p><\/div>\n

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These chats are a platform for positive ideas and different perspectives on the democratic process from seasoned voters, first time voters and anyone who has felt that politics isn\u2019t for them.<\/p>\n

The question that Mehvash Amna Ahmad (UK Youth Voice’s East Rep) sent in was runner up and so was also included in the chat:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Runner up in the questions ballot. Sent in by @MevyAhmad.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The last question was sent in by Robyn Dooley, a member of the UK Youth Parliament:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Question from @robynmyp.<\/p><\/div>\n

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The storifys of our second Why #votingmatters chat will be available shortly.<\/p>\n

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Why #votingmatters Twitter chat \u2013 10 December 2014<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Q1 \u2013 In the UK, 78% of MPs are men. How can we persuade more women to go into politics? <\/strong><\/p>\n

Q2 \u2013 In the expanding digital age, should we have online voting for general elections & referendums?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Q3 \u2013 16-24 yr olds are the most proactive generation, in terms of social change + creating positive impact, yet still portrayed as the laziest. Why?
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To see the previous Why #votingmatters chat, go to our Storify page<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"Get_involved_f28_80096b\"<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll be sharing details of our next #votingmatters Twitter chat on Sunday 18 January (6.30-7pm GMT) via social media so make sure you follow\/Like for updates.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twitter<\/strong><\/a>
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#votingmatters globally<\/strong>, the launch of the campaign in time for Emily Davison\u2019s birthday<\/strong><\/a>, included tweets, photos and #DearLauren<\/strong><\/a> messages to a first time voter from the around the world.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s interesting to find out what is\/isn\u2019t working in the UK as well as further afield. Together we can make a positive difference, just like the suffragettes, whose creativity and solidarity saw them through the worst of times and brought about change for good.<\/p>\n

We will continue to ensure that young people are at the heart of these chats, so if you\u2019re an activist, a teacher or someone with a question for upcoming #votingmatters<\/strong> chats please contact us, via Twitter<\/strong><\/a> or email<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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\"VM_LouvainRees_hellohistoria_helped<\/a>.<\/p>\n

These Twitter chats draw on the success of the #Emilymatters House of Commons event<\/strong><\/a> in February 2014, which used social media to reach a wider audience.<\/p>\n

Thanks to everyone who has got involved with our Why #votingmatters Twitter chats<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Made by YOU!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"Z_VM<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The next chat will take place @Emilymatters<\/a> on Sunday 18 January 2015 (6.30-7PM GMT)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Kate Willoughby
\n<\/em><\/strong>Actor & Writer of Emily Wilding Davison play To Freedom\u2019s Cause<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"Votesforwomenstrap\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Emily Davison\u2019s legacy is for\u00a0life<\/em>, not just for 2013.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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