Should voting be compulsory? England takes to the polls in local elections which could be a political game-changer. So why is there so little appetite for exercising democratic will?
Apathy tops polls on local election day
High stakes: 8,058 council seats will be contested today across 230 of England’s councils. Glossary
Conservatives - A traditionally right-wing or centre right political party in the UK. Members are sometimes called Tories.
Tory - A member of the Conservative party.
Apathy - Lack of interest or enthusiasm.
Coronation - The ceremony where a King or Queen is crowned.
Cabinet Office - The Cabinet Office is part of the centre of government, alongside No 10 Downing Street and the Treasury. Its head office is near Downing Street.
Compulsory - Not optional.