'Vote this year, get free beer' - Cambridge pubs get involved

Cambridge pubs are getting involved in a campaign that will offer a free pint to people who register to vote ahead of the general election on June 8th.

The campaign was set up by a publican called Joby Andrews in Bristol who was frustrated that in the last election more people didn’t vote than actually voted for any one party, some 30% of the population.

“Voting in this election is going to massively affect our lives for the next 5 years and beyond. Every vote will directly affect what happens to our NHS, Schools and Universities, our economy and the relationship we have with the rest of the world.

This election is like no other, we truly live in unique times. Not since the end of the second world war have there been such huge political changes, which will change the course of the country that we'll all inherit.”

How it works:
People can register to vote online by following this link: https://www.gov.uk/register-to-vote

After registering you will get an email back, and you can simply take this to any these three Cambridge pubs taking part in the campaign: The Portland Arms on Chesterton Road, The Hopbine on Fair Street or The Alex on Gwydir Street. Once shown to the bar staff you will receive a free pint (or equivalent).

Steve Pellegrini, owner of the Cambridge pubs involved in the campaign had this to say:

“In these extraordinary times and with nearly a third of the population not voting at the last election it’s more important than ever to have your voice heard. Politics can be thirsty work so if you haven’t registered to vote before we will get you a free pint on us (or equivalent) at any one of our three Cambridge pubs, The Portland, The Hopbine and The Alex.

Simply register on the .gov website and bring in your confirmation email to get one free drink (up to £4 in value)”

A full list of all supporting pubs can be found on the website: https://www.votethisyeargetfreebeer.co.uk/

The election is on June 8th, to be eligible for a free pint people must register to vote between 8th and 22nd May.