As mayoral elections approach on 2nd May, research from YouGov for Brixton Brewery has discovered a worrying lack of knowledge about how the elections will work and people’s eligibility to vote. In response, we're once more gathering the spirit of Brixton and its people to put the power to as many people as possible. No vote = no voice, and we believe that every voice counts!

To help do our bit, we've rebranded our most popular beer, Reliance Pale Ale, as YES WE CANS (see what we did there!?) to encourage as many people as possible to get ready to vote on 2nd May. This LTD EDN can will be subbed in for ALL orders of Reliance placed on our website between now and 2nd May - but don't worry, the beer is still the same tasty pale ale you know and love. 

Secure your Limited Edition Yes We Cans here.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Local elections in the UK are on 2nd May. 

Mayoral elections and Police and Crime Commissioner elections previously used the Supplementary Vote (SV) system, where voters could choose a first and second choice vote. Now, voters will choose a single candidate on the ballot paper. This is the same system as UK Parliamentary elections and local elections in England.

You can find out more details using these handy links:

The Electoral Commission

Local Govt. Association

Find your polling station

It’s also worth noting that you can still use a photo ID that is out of date, but the photo needs to look like you. Your name must be the same one you registered with to vote. You do not need photo ID if you are registered for postal voting. If you do not have an accepted form of Photo ID you can apply for a Voter Authority Certificate here.

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