Voters turned away from London polling station

Labour MPs and activists have voiced concerns about voters being turned away from polling stations in North London today. 

Dozens of people who presented their polling cards were told they were not on the register. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis was among those reportedly unable to vote, along with Conservative councillor Dean Cohen.

Barnet council has now said they have now resolved the problem and have advised those who were turned away to return before 10pm. They have also advised those who cannot make it back to polling stations to arrange an emergency proxy before 5pm. Labour MPs David Lammy and John Mann have spoken out, labelling the fiasco “not good enough”.

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London Labour has requested those facing problems voting log their issues here. If the result is very close then Barnet’s problems could result in a challenge from any of the parties.

Other politicians have also demanded action, with the Liberal Democrat group calling for an inquiry into the problem and Women’s Equality Party Candidate Sophie Walker lodging an official complaint. 

Barnet council issued this apology on their website:

“All the updated electoral registers are now in place and people can vote as normal. We are advising people who were unable to vote this morning to return again before the polling stations close if at all possible. We apologise for the problems voters have experienced.”