Discover the different types of elections held in the #UK and take a closer look at the General Election, exploring: our right to vote, how candidates and parties gain votes and what happens once elected.If you are a #teacher, this animation is a quick and easy way to introduce the General Election with secondary students studying subjects such as Citizenship or Government & Politics. #back2school http://goo.gl/ZedeYo | UK Parliament

Find out what happens at #generalelections and by-elections, and understand why it’s important to #vote during an #election. www.parliament.uk/elections | UK Parliament