The only extension to the period of negotiations between the UK and the other 27 EU nations will be a long one. Therefore, by law, the UK will have to participate in European Parliament elections.
The alternative is for a complete and destructive break between us and our fellow European nations. MPs have twice overwhelmingly voted against a "no deal" Brexit. The Conservatives have therefore taken the logical steps of putting local election officers on stand-by and selecting candidates for their list to contest the EP elections.
The fact that the ruling party has so moved is virtual confirmation that we will participate in the EP elections on 23rd May. It is therefore important that everyone checks that they are eligible to vote and that they are on the electoral register. Citizens of mainland nations resident in the UK have the choice of voting locally or in their home country.
For more information, go to www.gov.uk/register-to-vote or contact the local senior electoral services officer, Clare Sim, at Neath Port Talbot council.
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