Polls set to open in Makerfield by-election
Summary
Voters in the Makerfield area of Greater Manchester will vote to choose a new Member of Parliament (MP) after the previous Labour MP resigned. Polling stations open early morning and close late evening, with results expected the next day. Fourteen candidates are competing in this election.Key Facts
- The by-election is held because Labour MP Josh Simons resigned.
- More than 30 polling stations will be open from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm BST.
- Polls will close and votes counted immediately, with results expected early Friday.
- There are 14 candidates from various parties including Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrats, and others.
- Voters must bring valid photo ID such as a passport, driver’s license, or bus pass to vote.
- Out-of-date photo ID is allowed if the photo still looks like the voter; photocopies are not allowed.
- This election is one of three by-elections in the UK, with others in Scotland also happening at the same time.
- The by-election is covered by local media such as BBC Manchester.
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