“Do we only care about the vote when we don’t have it?” – Panel Discussion

This panel discussion is a joint event by the Oxford Martin School, The Oxford International Relations Society (IRSoc) and Sky News’ Stand Up Be Counted campaign.

The panel, entitled “Do we only care about the vote when we don’t have it?,” will seek to explore the issue of voter disengagement in the UK in light of democratic movements worldwide. In the run-up to the General Election, the panel event promises to be an insightful look into a critical issue in both domestic and international politics.

Chaired by Sky News’ Diplomatic Editor Tim Marshall, the panel will consist of:

Baroness Falkner of Margravine, Chair of the Liberal Democrats Parliamentary Policy Committee on Foreign Affairs
Areeq Chowdury, Chief Executive, WebRoots Democracy
Professor Helen Margetts, Director and Professor of Society and the Internet, Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford
The lecture is free and open to all and will be followed by a drinks reception for members of IRSoc, membership is available on the night.

If you are interested in knowing more about the Sky News Stand Up Be Counted campaign, visit https://standup.news.sky.com/app/