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Elections are taking place this Thursday 7 May in Wales, Scotland and parts of England including all London boroughs.
Here’s what you need to know. 👇
Electoral Commission
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@ElectoralCommUK
The Electoral Commission is the independent body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKMae'r gorsafoedd pleidleisio bellach wedi cau yn y gyfres fwyaf o etholiadau ers etholiad cyffredinol 2024. Cafodd pleidleisiau eu bwrw mewn mwy na 17,000 o orsafoedd pleidleisio, a safodd mwy na 25,000 o ymgeiswyr yn yr etholiadau. Gwelwch y datganiad yma:
- Polls have now closed in the biggest set of elections since the 2024 general election. Voting took place at over 17,000 polling places, and over 25,000 candidates stood for election. We've published a statement from our Chief Exec, Vijay Rangarajan, here:
- Polling stations are now open for today's elections in Wales, Scotland and parts of England. This thread has everything you need to know 👇Elections are taking place this Thursday 7 May in Wales, Scotland and parts of England including all London boroughs. Here’s what you need to know. 👇
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKBroadcasters on TV and radio must not discuss or analyse election issues once polling stations have opened, up until 10pm when voting finishes.
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKIntimidating or aggressive campaigning near polling stations is not allowed. Campaigners or candidates must not campaign near polling stations in a way that could be seen as aggressive or intimidating e.g. large groups of supporters carrying banners, or vehicles with loudspeakers
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUK'Tellers' being outside the polling station asking to see your poll card number is allowed. Tellers are people who work for candidates to check who has voted, so that they can remind people who haven't to do so. You don't have to give them any info if you don't want to.
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKCampaigning inside a polling station is not allowed. There shouldn't be any campaign material (e.g. candidate or party posters) inside the polling station.
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKCampaigning on polling day is allowed. This includes posts on social media, leaflets through your door, door knocking, and houses near polling stations displaying posters or banners.
- Lots of people think campaigning has to stop on polling day, but that's not true. Find out what is and isn't allowed so you know what to expect tomorrow. 👇
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKGet everything you need to know:
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKFlexible voting pilot. If you’re voting in Milton Keynes, you don’t have to vote at your designated polling station. You can vote at the voting hub at Midsummer Place if it’s more convenient for you.
- Replying to @ElectoralCommUKApplied for free voter ID and it hasn’t arrived? Contact your local council as soon as possible. You can find their details using our 'get help with your vote' service.
