By not registering you are doing exactly what the system wants you to do. But why vote if you have no faith in a political party? In the last general election, 76% of over 65s voted compared with 44% of 18-24-year-olds. Politicians make choices that best serve the people who elect them. Typically that means old people, and rich people - but they definitely aren't helping young people, because we're not voting. This pithy and succinct book explains the power of your vote. A refreshing counterpoint to Russell Brand's anarchic sentiments in his new book, Revolution, it strives to simplify and explain, making you think about politics in a completely new way. Rick Edwards answers questions on the NHS, "career politicians", corporate greed and capitalism, representation and the devolution of powers, as well as benefits, climate change and drug laws. After the huge success of his TEDtalk at TEDxHouseofParliament which received 30K+ views and acting as an ambassador for #SwingtheVote as well as the presenter of Free Speech, Edwards has written a concise book on understanding why politics is important and how it impacts your life. You have a decision to make, in the countdown to the May 2015 general election, because you have something politicians want. Your vote.
