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Hello democracy: First time voter in Britain

Submitted by Kathrine Anker on Thursday, 6 May 2010One Comment

Catherine came to London to study in 1998. She became a British citizen last year, and this is her

This moment felt very personal for Catherine

first time to vote – ever!: “I’m coming from a communist country. I can’t vote in China. I feel like I have a sense of ownership now. Like I properly belong to something and I can have my say about who I want to govern the country”.

Follow Catherine’s once-in-a-lifetime experience in this slideshow:

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Hanna said:

I love this slideshow! Great idea, Kathrine!

- 6 May 2010 at 8:53 pm

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