Things Can Only Get Better (for Archaeology)... If You Vote! - WB 25th May 2024
14Welcome to Watching Brief. As the name implies, each week Marc (Mr Soup) & Andy Brockman of the Pipeline (Where history is tomorrow's news) cast an eye over news stories, topical media and recent archaeological discoveries, and discuss and debate what they find.
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0:00 Introduction
0:51 Why the General Election Matters for Heritage!
5:30 What is Required to Vote in 2024
7:39 Watching Brief During the Campaign
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General Election Deadlines
Deadline for registering to vote: 23.59 Tuesday 18 June
Deadline for applying for a postal vote: 17.00 Wednesday 19 June
Deadline for applying for a proxy vote: 17.00 Wednesday 26 June
Deadline for applying for a Voter Authority Certificate (free voter ID): 17.00 Wednesday 26 June
Polling day: 07.00 – 22.00 Thursday 4 July
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Links:
Heritage sector under ‘existential threat’ warns Heritage Alliance report:
https://museumsandheritage.com/adviso...
On The Brink: Heritage in the Cost of Living Crisis:
https://www.theheritagealliance.org.u...
Heritage Manifesto Refreshed for 2024:
https://www.theheritagealliance.org.u...
The Electoral Commission – Accepted forms of photo ID:
https://www.electoralcommission.org.u...
Register to vote:
https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote
Apply for Postal Vote:
https://www.gov.uk/apply-postal-vote