Turnout for the UK election 2024

60% according to Yougov and Statista.

Haven't found anywhere suggesting higher.

So a majority and a mandate but only just.

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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

It is what it is. We could make voting a legal obligation, as in Australia, but I do not see how 40% of the electorate spoiling their ballot papers or voting for "none of the above" makes the outcome any more democratic.

gol979 · 41-45, M

@SunshineGirl i dont think so. You arent going to force me or anyone who doesnt want to vote to give their consent. What a ludicrous idea

SunshineGirl · 36-40, F

@gol979 I think if you re-read what I wrote you will find that I essentially agree with you . .

gol979 · 41-45, M

@SunshineGirl but you are floating making it "a legal obligation". Tbf i wouldnt be surprised if the powers that shouldnt be tried this. If they realise their game is up they will try and force it upon the plebs

Picklebobble2 · 56-60, M

@SunshineGirl It makes it more democratic because it would count as an official election statistic.
Political parties could spin the results any way they like but they can't deny that a proportion of the electorate found them unacceptable to vote for.