Possibly time the UK followed Australia’s lead and made voting compulsory?

I voted in the Greater Lincolnshire mayoral election because I consider it is my civic duty, but not with much enthusiasm. I am not really happy with the introduction of yet another level of bureaucracy.

If voting was made compulsory, I would strongly consider voting for a silly party, such as the Monster Raving Loonies, in protest. A low turnout is always seen as a sign of apathy but it could, at least in part, be a statement of disapproval of what is on offer.

DC