Busiest polling station I've been to

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  1. Redhelen

    Redhelen Well-Known Member

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    I actually had to wait to get my ballot paper! Wonder if this is reflective of a high turnout?
     
    Redhelen, Jul 4, 2024
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    Nobody at Mexborough so straight in and out
     
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    They usually recruit people from my workplace to help at the polling stations and counting votes. They didn't this time. Maybe they've cut back on numbers which slows the process?
     
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    Went as soon as I finished work at 5 and there was only me in there. A couple came in as I was walking out though.
     
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    And me - first time I've queued to get a paper. Woman on the desk asked if we'd all arrived by bus ! :) They were pouring in as well when I left
     
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    Been rammed here on the Barnsley south, the feeling is round here Stephanie Peacock is no more. Far too early to tell mind.
     
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    I voted today in probably the same place as you judging by your name. There were only 3 of us in there around 4pm.
     
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    Durkar was busy but no queues
     
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    Be a shame if that's true, replacing her with the tax dodging hypocrite that is David White would be disgraceful.
     
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    One person at my polling station and no-one checked my photo id.
     
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    Sounds as though it’s now official. Both Barnsley south and Barnsley north have chose Reform.
     
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    Not so busy in Wath
     
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    In and straight out at cudeth
     
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    Straight in and out for me too.
     
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    Dead where I went at 10.30 this morning & we had 25 minutes in the park afterwards. I saw one car come & go during that time & didn’t see anyone walk in either.
     
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    Just heard on ITV it’s the lowest turnout expected since 2001.

    Not really a surprise, Labour getting a huge majority but there doesn’t appear to be much enthusiasm for Starmer.
     
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    Did you touch the sides?
     
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    Doesn't sound like the turnout was that high after all!
     
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    Turnout for Barnsley North and South was under 50%. Barely anyone was bothered in our household, one vote out of three.
     
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    2nd lowest turnout in modern history. 40% of people either couldn't find anyone to vote FOR or know that their vote is not going to be heard. Eventually people turn away from democracy when they know they don't have a say.
     
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