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  1. 14 hours ago

    So, what happens now? 🤔 We're gathering together all the information and data we need so that we can report on how these elections were run and what we can learn for next time. Look out for more info later this year.

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  2. 14 hours ago

    These elections couldn't have happened without the hard work and careful planning from electoral services teams at local councils. also made sure that the many thousands of postal votes could reach voters and return to be counted in time

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  3. 14 hours ago

    On first look, our assessment is that the polls were well-run. Current evidence indicates that they took place without significant or wide-spread administrative issues:

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  4. 14 hours ago

    Polling day looked a bit different this time with extra safety measures in place, from social distancing to taking your own pen or pencil ✏️

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  5. 14 hours ago

    🗳️Counting has finished, and the results are in 🗳️ Last Thursday, there was a bumper set of polls, and voters across England, Scotland and Wales had the chance to vote for who they want to represent them.

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  6. May 7

    Returning Officers may need to limit the number of people attending verification and count processes. We’ve published guidance to help them safely manage this process, taking into account local circumstances - like the size of the venue.

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  7. May 7

    When does counting begin in each area? 🤔 ➡️England: different areas will count different polls at different times. Counts begin today and take place over the weekend ➡️London: counting today and tomorrow ➡️Scotland: count begins today ➡️Wales: count begins today

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  8. May 7

    It’s count day across England, Scotland and Wales 🗳️ The count is a bit different this year. Due to social distancing, there are fewer staff in count centres. There are also lots of elections in some areas. Returning Officers decide when the count will begin in their area.

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  9. May 6

    Although polls are now closed, if you joined the line at your polling station by 10pm, you'll still be able to cast your vote.

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  10. May 6

    It will take longer to verify and count the votes. This is because 🗳️There will be fewer staff in count centres to allow for social distancing 🗳️There are a large number of elections taking place in some areas 🗳️Many counts will start on Friday, and take place over the weekend

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  11. May 6

    🗳️ Polls are now closed 🗳️ What happens next? Ballot boxes are transported to count centres, ready for the count. The count process will look a little different this year, than at previous elections.

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  12. May 6

    🚨Polling stations will close in just one hour 🚨 As long as you're in line at 10pm, you'll be able to vote. Find your polling station ➡️

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  13. May 6

    If you're not sure of the process at the polling station, just ask the polling station staff, they will be happy to help.

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  14. May 6

    Haven't returned your postal vote? ✉️ Don't worry, you or someone you trust can drop your completed postal vote off at any polling station in your council area. Learn more about voting by post ➡️

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  15. May 6

    What are tellers? 🤔 You might see people waiting outside the polling station who ask you for the number on your poll card. These people are called tellers, and are volunteering on behalf of candidates. Find out more ➡️

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    May 6

    Lyn and Yozi have been to the polling station this morning!

    Lyn stands with her guide dog Yozi, yellow, outside the polling station. There is a sign behind them which reads 'Polling place way in'.
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  17. May 6

    Heading to the polling station? Remember: 🗳️ Only vote at the polling station in you’re feeling well 😷 Wear a face covering ✏️ Bring your own pen or pencil Find out more about polling station safety measures:

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  18. May 6

    Where's your polling station? 🗳️ ➡️

    There are 35,500 polling stations in GB today. 4,500 village halls 3,500 schools 2,000 church halls 1,500 chapels 450 libraries 400 scout halls 100 hotels 70 sports centres 35 museums 14 restaurants 10 barracks 6 hairdressers 2 carpet shops 1 launderette
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    May 6

    🗳️ Heading to your polling station? 🗳️ You might need to queue a bit longer this year, so that we can keep everyone at a safe distance. Polling stations are open until 10pm. If you join the queue before 10pm, you’ll be able to vote. Find out more ➡️

    Four people wearing masks, queuing to enter their polling station
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  20. May 6

    You can choose to cast your vote with a pen or a pencil 🖊️✏️ As an extra safety measure, we're encouraging voters to take their own pen or pencil to the polling station but pencils will still be available, should you need one.

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