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The following comments reflect the balance of opinion we have received:

I will not be voting, simply because there is no-one for me to vote for Shaun, London, England

As a secularist who believes in a clear separation between church and state, I will not be voting, simply because there is no-one for me to vote for. All the parties are committed to giving yet more power to religious groups to control education, welfare and social policy, meaning the vast majority of us who are not religious are now second class citizens.
Shaun, London, England

I will in the end probably vote Labour. I see it is the least worst nightmare, and I am old enough to remember what the Conservatives did to education, health and law and order.
Brian Kemp, Greenhithe, UK

The Conservatives are probably the only electable party this time. However there has never been a greater need for a "None of the Above" option on ballot papers. It's time we had a public debate on this important development in democracy, and a set of procedures defined should a NOTA vote win a majority in an individual constituency or (heaven forbid), nationally.
Elwin Tennant, Halstead, UK

None of the major parties have shifted their stance on any major areas. Nitpicking the odd point here and there doesn't make a difference to the fact that you can't trust Labour, the Conservative party are in a complete disjointed mess without strong leadership or philosophy, and the Lib Dems will still never get real power.
Phil, Nottingham

I'll be supporting Respect. As a dismayed Labour voter, I don't feel the Lib Dems offer a real alternative. Although they seem to be more to the left on a lot of the minor issues, they have a bad record of local privatisation and anti-trade union motions at conference.
Hanif, Newcastle

What's the point of democracy if you don't vote Matt P, Stafford

I'm not going to be old enough to vote, so it annoys me when I hear people saying that they're not going to cast their ballot. It does make a difference, it is relevant and what's the point of democracy if you don't! Instead of not voting, support one of the smaller parties like the Greens to a make a point to the big three.
Matt P, Stafford

I'm a life-long Green Party member, but because of our unfair electoral system I'll be voting tactically this time, for the party most likely to deliver a fair voting system. In my case that means Lib Dem.
Ian Sly, Edinburgh

I will vote Lib Dem, in my town of Bournemouth. It is a strong Tory seat and I like many others will tactically vote for the Lib Dems as Labour is a wasted vote here.
Danny Blakeley, Bournemouth, UK

I'm voting Connservative as it is about time we got rid of Blair and Labour. The Tories are the only party who are able to oust the government and a vote for another party is a wasted vote.
D.J. Fryer, Seaton, Devon

I have always been a natural Labour voter who was sympathetic to the ideas of the Liberals. Following the Iraq war and debt heaped upon students I will now vote Liberal. I no longer trust or believe Mr Blair.
Pete, Southampton

I shall be voting Conservative for reasons of balancee and fair play Leahcim Rekrab, West Midlands

Given the recent vote rigging debacle in Birmingham and Labour's complacent attitude to the problem, I shall be voting Conservative for reasons of balance and fair play.
Leahcim Rekrab, West Midlands

I have never been affiliated to any political party but I will vote Liberal Democrat as nothing could convince me to vote for either of the other main parties given their appalling policies particularly in relation to basic human rights for UK citizens.
Jacquie Lynch, Hampshire

Yes, my mind is made up. Emphatically, I will vote Labour. Apart from Labour's broadly successful policies over the last two terms compared with the dogmatic and disastrous policies of the last Tory government, the key issue is trust. After seeing Howard's unprincipled opportunism, misuse of statistics and case-histories, cherry picking voter's fears, I feel I cannot trust him in government. Blair on the other hand is fearless and principled, indulging in joined up politics at home and abroad. His fight against terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and at home is an example of this. He also fights the causes of terrorism through his support for a settlement in Palestine and through his campaign with Bono, and others, against African poverty.
Vince, Coventry, UK

My wife and I have decided to vote Tory. We distrust the Prime Minister and most of his cabinet colleagues.
Colin, Sussex

I have booked a holiday in Spain during election week to get away from it all James, Luton

Yes I am pleased to say I have made my mind up. I no longer believe or trust any politician. Therefore I do not intend to vote for any one. I have booked a holiday in Spain during election week to get away from it all.
James, Luton

I cannot vote Labour this time because of the current threat to teachers' retirement and pension rights. OK, it's a personal, one-issue decision but I've worked long and hard in a difficult job and I am incensed that what was agreed at the start of my career could be snatched away just before I am due to retire - it's just not cricket Tony!
Pat H, London, UK

One decision I have made is not to vote Labour. I simply don't believe a word Tony Blair says anymore!
Beckie, Leeds

Tories are full of lies and Labour failed to live up to the expectations. People need a different approach. I am voting for Greens but Liberals sound like they should be given a chance too.
N Barons, London, UK

As a lifelong left winger and Labour voter, this time I will vote tactically against Labour. This (probably) means a vote for the Lib Dems.
Carl Doran, Reading

Sounds like the Conservatives are the only alternative for me David Scheiby, Watford, UK

We need less government, not more. More devolved responsibility, more personal responsibility, even down to the way we live as families, in our local neighbourhoods and schools. Sounds like the Conservatives are the only alternative for me.
David Scheiby, Watford, UK

It's the Tories for me this year. They seem more interested in tackling issues that matter most, and that many people are too frightened to talk about for fear of being branded 'politically incorrect'.
Alan, Birmingham

I can't vote being to young but I firmlly believe in Labour. Michael Howard was the Minister who introduced the Poll Tax. I know Blair is not perfect but Howard would ruin the country. He would put massive cuts in the Department of the Environment, Food and Rural Affair's Budget which helps combat global warming. He'd stop the New Deal which is helping the unemployed just so he can give us tax cuts. For example he might give us cleaner hospitals but by doing this cutting NHS staff.
Ben Whisker, Wakefield, UK

I will definitely be voting Labour. Think about how many people are now better off than they were in the last Conservative government. More people now own their own homes than in the Thatcher times. Mothers get a huge amount of help nowadays. Family allowances are now real money, not just the pennies that were paid to mothers then. Tax credits help everyone across the board. Pensioners have better pensions, and extra help if they apply for it. I just think everyone should ask the question, who has helped me the most? There can be no doubt in my mind; Labour has worked extremely hard to help us all.
Sandy, East Sussex, UK

If only we (like the Australians) had a "none of them" option on the ballot. At least that way we could be reasonably sure we had politicians who were better than nothing.
Kevin, UK

Tories will never get my vote; I just don't trust, admire or respect anything that they do. The top three are all focusing

I'll be voting Green, nobody else but them appear concerned about the environment Steve Knight, Edinburgh

on slagging each other off but that's not the way to go, you don't earn any respect from the people that matter. I'll be voting Green, nobody else but them appear concerned about the environment.
Steve Knight, Edinburgh

I have got a proxy vote and will vote Conservative. I am sick and tired of Blair and his missions, plans, deals and values. They have hadd eight years and two large majorities in which to radically change the country for the better. Public spending money on bureaucrats has gone through the roof, trust in politicians has collapsed, the pension system has been taxed out of existence and don't even get me started on the Iraq war. I'm thinking what I'm thinking, and that's why I'll vote for them.
Marc, Singapore

I'm a floating voter. I can honestly say that I'll be following this campaign with great interest. I think it is vital that everyone who is eligible does vote.
Derek, St. Helens, England

The three main parties do not interest me, the Greens do John Wayland, Harwich, England

Has everyone forgotten that Michael Howard was once in Thatcher's cabinet? And Tony Blair has lost touch with the common voter. The three main parties do not interest me, the Greens do.
John Wayland, Harwich, England

It doesn't matter who gets voted in,, I have yet to hear of one person sticking to their guns and acting for the interests of the common man.
Mr A Baynes, Ashford, UK

I will vote Conservative for the first time ever (aged 60). About to become a pensioner, I think a better deal is on offer from Michael Howard. This is also the first time I have voted purely for myself and not for the perceived good of the "whole" of the country. So who gives a damn about pensioners but pensioners?
Hazel, Wilts

I'm not exactly inspired by any of them - but I think it'll have to be the Lib Dems. If for no other reason than to help to put an end to the smugness and sneering of the other two parties. I've heard a vote for the Lib Dems being described as a "wasted vote" all my life - and the reaction of Blair and Howard to a Lib Dem win would be priceless. In fact it would be a "knee-hugging" delight.
Nigel, London. UK.

I was watching the BBC parliamentary debates today and with some regret I will have to vote for Tony Blair - I cannot trust Michael Howard at all. I cannot vote for Charles Kennedy because of the Lib Dems stance on crime. So I will vote for Blair, but would have been a lot happier to vote for Gordon Brown.
Kevin, UK

I will switch my vote to thee Liberal Democrats this time, hopefully I will help to defeat Theresa May.
Ian, Maidenhead

I'll be voting for the Greens - not because I agree with their policies, but because I want to show support for prioritising environmental issues, which are still not receiving the attention they deserve.
Chris, Oxford, UK

They all complain about each other, when I want to know what will benefit me Bob Hayward, Epsom, Surrey

They all complain about each other, when I want to know what will benefit me and which party is going to do something to improve my environment and persuade the rest of the world to do the same. Giving more time off to mums or a telling off to anti social youths is, in the bigger picture, nothing to do with having a better country and world to live in. I have not decided and so, it seems, neither have the politicians.
Bob Hayward, Epsom, Surrey

I admire the leadership and willingness of Tony Blair to make tough decisions. But I live in a constituency where I have a realistic choice between a party I cannot bring myself to vote for, Conservative, and a party I despise, the Liberal Democrats. May 5th is an irrelevance to me.
Simon Harrison, Ludgershall, Wiltshire

In my case, it is more a case of who I'm voting against! Recent rather crass threats about withdrawing from the human rights act have proved that Mr Howard is wholly unsuitable to lead a nation which prides itself on fair play. So I will vote tactically - in this constituency that means Lib Dem. If the Conservatives win, I will very seriously think about leaving Britain permanently for a more civilised European country.
Jenny Day, Saltash UK

They are all as bad as each other Lorraine Sweeney, Northampton, England

If you ask me, they are all as bad as each other. I'm only voting because the suffragettes won the right for me to vote.
Lorraine Sweeney, Northampton, England

Vote Labour? Not a cat in hell's chance!!!
Jack Penarth, Wakefield, England

I'll be voting Labour on May 5. Although I was uneasy about the Iraq war, their strong management of the economy, low unemployment and investment in public services means they are the party for progressives.
Dan Crawford, London

Why would anyone think the economy is doing well under Labour? Rob, Leighton Buzzard

One million manufacturing jobs lost, private pensions worthless, tax through the roof, �4 a gallon, national debt spiralling. Why would anyone think the economy is doing well under Labour? I'm voting Conservative this time.
Rob, Leighton Buzzard

I will vote for either the Conservatives or UKIP. UKIP are my personal favourite but the Conservatives have more chance of knocking Blair off his perch.
Danny Jones, Walsall

I shall not vote for anyone because I neither like nor trust politicians Philip Cunneen, England

As a retired qualified teacher with an honours degree in French, I have been poor under both Conservative and Labour governments. I shall not vote for anyone because I neither like nor trust politicians. By not voting I am making a positive statement that I have no confidence in the people who indulge in slanging matches rather than working together for the common good.
Philip Cunneen, England

Labour has done enough to keep me on their side. The Conservatives have in the past said they will move our cold weather payments into our pensions. NO GOOD. We need the payment in the cold weather time. Mr Brown has the better ideas.
B Wills (Pensioner), Holyhead, Anglesey

Does anyone else find that the Tories' 'ARE YOU THINKING WHAT I'M THINKING?' slogan sends a chill down their spine? Orwell's 1984 springs to mind. As a student who has previously avoided voting, the Lib Dems are on my agenda this time. I only hope the word 'liberal' never becomes a dirty word in the UK!
Sam, Reading, UK

I have definitely decided to spoil my ballot paper Helen, Aylesbury

Yes - I have definitely decided to spoil my ballot paper.
Helen, Aylesbury

I never thought I'd say it but I'm going to vote Tory. I'm secretly hoping for a hung parliament but it will never happen. I see Tory as the lesser of two evils. Though I would vote Lib Dem if I thought they had a chance.
Clara, London, UK

I will be voting Conservative. I'd vote for a baboon before Tony Blair. The Lib Dems are still very much the Silly Party and although the Tories don't reflect my views entirely, they are a lot closer than any of the others. Here's hoping to getting the current useless bunch out of Downing Street!
John B, UK

I'll vote Labour. Tony is working his socks of for us!! The Tories are just a pack of pigs.
James, Ilford

How on earth can you decide who to vote for? I work in the NHS and Tony has just killed the only reason for staying in my current job - the pension. I would not vote Conservative out of principle - Mr Howard ranks somewhere below my opinion of navel lint. Then there is the other bloke - all I can gather is if he gets into power, I'll have to move into a rabbit hutch to afford to live. No clue yet!!!
Peter, Peterborough

I live in hope of a hung parliament RMD, St Ives, UK

I will vote Lib Dem PROVIDED there is no chance of their forming a government. I live in hope of a hung parliament so that THEY will have to work together instead of pontificating (to put that politely).
RMD, St Ives, UK

Labour get my vote. Too much to risk by changing now .We can't trust anyone offering tax cuts. Been there before - spending cuts follow like night follows day.
Dene, Derby

This is the first election that I shall be eligible to vote in and I'm really looking forward to it. I know that I won't be voting Labour because of Blair's inability to tell the truth. I'm also not seriously considering the Lib Dems because I don't agree with their policies on Europe. So I'm open to wooing from the Conservatives, UKIP, Greens and anyone else who cares to stand!
Student, Cambridge, UK