It’s election day – so here are some pictures of politicians looking awkward while voting
Across the United Kingdom today people are able to exercise their civic right to vote.
That means, shocking though it may seem, that politicians can vote too.
In fact, political parties are out in force despite many elections seemingly already determined.
London's mayoral election is set to be a one-on-one race between Conservative Zac Goldsmith and Labour's Sadiq Khan (even though there are a record 12 candidates in the running).
Alice and I have just voted – make sure you do too. Polling stations are open until 10pm tonight. #BackZac2016 pic.twitter.com/DXXGI8sklA
— Zac Goldsmith (@ZacGoldsmith) May 5, 2016
I've just voted. Make sure you vote today – you have until 10pm.
I'll be a Mayor for all Londoners. pic.twitter.com/8zmE6dyHQ8— Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) May 5, 2016
And even between the two, Khan is the heavy favourite. A poll by YouGov puts Khan on 57 per cent to Goldsmith's 43 per cent, after second preferences are counted (a supplementary vote electoral system is used).
Party leaders were also sure to get their votes in early, after having exchanged bitter words in the House of Commons (and outside parliament) on the choice confronting Londoners today.
On my way to vote. Send David Cameron and the Conservatives a message today #VoteLabour pic.twitter.com/5X7R9CSqKY
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) May 5, 2016
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There is really only one option if you want a better #Lambeth & Southwark and that's to vote for @FloEshalomi today! pic.twitter.com/du4X3OIFRy
— ChukaUmunna (@ChukaUmunna) May 5, 2016
I've just voted in #SP16 and I can exclusively reveal that I voted #BothVotesSNP – I hope you will too! pic.twitter.com/fm1Jiai3mm
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) May 5, 2016
Delighted to vote Conservative this morning. Polls remain open until 10pm so don’t forget to vote for @ZacGoldsmith. pic.twitter.com/wBqe7DedCE
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) May 5, 2016