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<p>Individual Electoral Registration (IER) and online registration have transformed
electoral registration, making it easier than ever before to register to vote. The
register for the 2017 General Election was, at 46.8 million, the largest ever.</p><p>The
Government is working hard to ensure that Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) have
the tools to ensure that electoral registers are complete and accurate. We have developed
a range of resources which we have made available to the electoral community and we
are convening partners to transfer our knowledge, evidence and resources so they are
equipped to tackle barriers to registration for under-registered groups and deliver
democratic engagement activities.</p><p>The Government also continues to work with
the Cabinet Office-chaired Accessibility of Elections Working Group to make elections
more accessible to disabled people. We are also starting to bring forward measures
that respond to issues raised in the Government’s response to the 2018 Call for Evidence
on Access to Elections, with the proposals announced as part of the package around
the Queen’s Speech.</p><p>It is for candidates and political parties to encourage
people to vote in elections.</p><p> </p>
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