Things to do before polling

Visit They Work For You ( or go straight to the Jon Owen Jones page). You can browse all the votes by MPs, their speeches and get great info on their performance.

If you're bothered by all the spin go to Channel 4's Unspun pages. Factcheck especially is good for assessing everyone's claims.

The BBC has a great manifesto comparison tool. Choose parties and contrast their key manifesto pledges. There are also links to the parties's own manifestos.

If you're not going to vote explain why at Not Apathetic. And if you're not going to vote because you feel your vote doesn't make a difference or are upset about that anyway visit Make My Vote Count, a campaign for electoral reform.

Finally, get lots of food in for a big election night party and get an early night for staying up until 6 in the morning.