UK Elections 2016
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Britain's Labour set to take London after bitter mayoral campaign
Reuters UKSadiq Khan, a Muslim opposition lawmaker, is on course to be elected London's mayor on Thursday, loosening the ruling Conservatives' hold on Britain's financial centre after a campaign marred by charges of anti-Semitism and extremism. -
An electoral register error in Barnet is causing issues for voters this morning.
Voters are being turned away from polling stations in London because they have the wrong lists
The IndependentThe London mayoral election started with an “absolute shambles” in one borough as voters were turned away from polling stations given the wrong electoral lists. Hundreds of residents in Barnet said were told they could not vote without their polling card, while some carrying the document said they were also refused. -
10:08 AM - 05 May 2016
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Everything you need to know about the Welsh Assembly election #Wales2016 #PollingDay https://t.co/PWTSF6sixR12:26 PM - 05 May 2016
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As long as you are in the queue before 10pm you can vote! Don't leave it too late https://t.co/GVuFb5TvMe
10:55 AM - 05 May 2016- Reply
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Northern Ireland First Minister, Arlene Foster (C), and Paul Robinson (L) greet Geoff Bartholomew from the Green Party after casting their votes for the Assembly Election, at Brookeborough Primary School in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland May 5, 2016. REUTERS/Clodagh Kilcoyne
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Tiny N. London poll station tucked away, complete with portaloo. No #dogsatpollingstations to report. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChsJo7NXAAQiFYa.jpg
by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 11:35:46 AM -
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1/3) 28 y/o Gemma Isaacs told me she won't be able to vote today, turned away from Mill Hill East as not on list http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChsLRtEWUAAK7zQ.jpg
by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 11:42:50 AM -
Great to bump into people from St Luke's at the polling station! Vote hopefully! #LondonMayor2016 #PollingDay https://t.co/WtfXxOHqTg
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2/3) Gemma says is registered voter but didnt tk polling card. No record of her on list, told 'sorry, you cannot vote'. Says was one of manyby Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 11:48:07 AM
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3/3) At Mill Hill East polling station. Gemma says she doesn't understand how election not now 'null and void' http://pbs.twimg.com/media/ChsN0BkWUAEc9Bj.jpg
by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 11:53:58 AM -
12:45 PM - 05 May 2016
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12:07 PM - 05 May 2016
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What is #dogsatpollingstations about?At some (not all) polling stations in the UK, you can't take your dog inside (unless it is a guide dog or similar companion) so people traditionally tie their pooches up outside for a few minutes while they pop inside to vote.This means that assorted cute dogs are tethered outside a newsworthy building and this is catnip to photographers who might be running out of angles to cover the paper signs and posters of a local building through the day.As a result, the tag appears on social media sites as a cuter side to the democratic process (depending on your views of the politicians involved).Woof! -
UK voter Gino on calling today 'Super Thursday' (he isn't convinced + wants polls open earlier for commuters)by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 2:07:20 PM
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3:09 PM - 05 May 2016
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3:27 PM - 05 May 2016
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I spoke to Andrea from Canada about her thoughts on polling day's makeover to 'Super Thursday':by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 2:44:20 PM
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This is James - he's had enough of politicians (and so doesn't care what we call polling day)by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 2:49:08 PM
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One-man demonstration outside City Hall as London votes on its new mayor: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chs2JqlWMAAkL7c.jpg
by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter 5/5/2016 2:50:18 PM -
London's mayoral elections today will decide who ends up in this building: http://pbs.twimg.com/media/Chs2uqVW0AU7SqE.jpg
by Elizabeth Culliford via twitter edited by elizabeth.culliford 5/5/2016 6:14:40 PM -
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Here are some of the London mayoral candidates you might not have heard about, including those standing for the Cannabis is Safer than Alcohol party and the One Love Party:
Bottom half of graphic from first choice votes tracker on Mayor of London & London Assembly Elections website: londonelects.org.uk/im-voter/election-results/live-count-progress-2016?contest=23 -
The UK Independence Party (UKIP) has won its first seats in the Welsh Assembly, in a sign of anti-EU sentiment:Congratulations to @NathanGillMEP! @AssemblyWales is going to be very different now! https://t.co/BEvSVFpXPj
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"This is history in the making" - UKIP's @GouldSam tells BBC after the party enters the assembly #Wales20168:02 AM - 06 May 2016- Reply
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Who will replace Boris Johnson? With counting underway we're looking at impact of #LondonMayor vote https://t.co/gc4XItmOjC via @ReutersTV1:46 PM - 06 May 2016
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Dave calls NicolaPM David Cameron and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon spoke on the phone this morning.Here's what a Downing Street spokesperson said.
The Prime Minister telephoned Nicola Sturgeon today, following the election results confirmed in Scotland overnight. The Prime Minister congratulated Ms Sturgeon on her party having the largest representation in the Scottish Parliament and, in return, Ms Sturgeon congratulated the Prime Minister on the gains made in Scotland by his party.
The Prime Minister and Ms Sturgeon agreed that the UK and Scottish governments must continue to work together constructively, most crucially in the short term on the future of the steel industry. It was noted that the 2 governments sharing information and experience could be of benefit to the steel industry across the UK and they agreed to keep in touch on this issue.
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The London what?These journalists have noticed the misspelled wristbands at the GLA count - a few hours in.Five hours after putting it on, I've realised my wristband for media entry has misspelled Assembly #GLAcount https://t.co/xHJDMheD9m
12:20 PM - 06 May 2016- Reply
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It's taken approx 6 hours but I've Just realised they've spelt London Assembly wrong on our wristbands #londonelects https://t.co/xm1Hd7VQnQ
3:58 PM - 06 May 2016- Reply
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Updates from our man at City Hall
"It’s standing room only in the media room at City Hall now.
A couple of hours ago there were just a few technicians setting up broadcasting equipment, now the place is thronging with politicians, academic experts and journalists. Lots of journalists.
We haven’t yet reached the stage where they are interviewing each other in a bid to fill airtime, but I can’t help feeling it’s only a matter of time before they do.
It’s also not just British media here, there are lots of reporters from Pakistan who are interested in how Sadiq Khan, who is the son of Pakistani migrants, gets on."
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Son of a Pakistani bus-driver beats the son of an Anglo-French billionaire to become Mayor of London. Quite a fairytale ending to the day :)6:14 PM - 06 May 2016
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Congratulations from across the pondNew York Mayor Bill de Blasio has already tweeted his congrats to Khan before the official announcement:Sending congratulations to London's new Mayor and fellow affordable housing advocate, @SadiqKhan. Look forward to working together!6:41 PM - 06 May 2016
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Sky News reports a Khan winLabour lawmaker Sadiq Khan was elected mayor of London on Friday, beating the ruling Conservatives' candidate Zac Goldsmith to the coveted position, Sky News reported.
The official result was due to be announced shortly and Sky based the report on its own calculations.
The position of London mayor provides an influential platform to lobby the government in the interests of London's 8.6 million residents.
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After a surge of excitement when news of Khan's victory unofficially broke, morale in the press room has dropped. #LondonElects7:59 PM - 06 May 2016
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Reporters are queuing to get to the coffee and asking 'When are they going to announce it?' in increasingly desperate tones #LondonElects8:00 PM - 06 May 2016
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Assad blocks access to Damascus for EU envoys: diplomats
BRUSSELS Syria's President Bashar al-Assad has revoked special visas for European Union diplomats and officials traveling regularly between Beirut and Damascus, complicating efforts to distribute aid to civil war victims, three senior EU diplomats said.