Only eligible people can vote in General Elections, which means that many asylum seekers, refugees and other migrants are excluded from the democratic process.
Here’s an overview of who is eligible to vote
https://www.gov.uk/elections-in-the-uk
Refugee status in itself does not confer the right to vote, no matter how long you’ve been in the UK.
Usually you’ll need to have been granted citizenship to qualify (unless you’re from a qualifying Commonwealth country.)
Manchester Council have produced this very helpful guide to Commonwealth countries and voting.
If you (or anyone else you know) wishes to register to vote in Leeds, you/they can do so online.
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