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1. commonslibrary.parliament.uk › what-happens-when2024 general election: What happens when the polls close?

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   Jul 3, 2024 · When can there be recounts? A candidate can ask for a recount if a result is close, or a candidate is close to losing their deposit. A candidate loses their deposit if they poll 5% of the vote or less. The returning officer decides whether or not to hold a recount. Who declares the result?

2. www.electoralcommission.org.uk › guidance-actingProvisional results and recounts | Electoral Commission

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Recount procedures. If you agree to recount the votes, you should inform the candidates and agents present at the count before the recount commences and brief them on the processes you are going to follow. As with the original count, you should carry out any recount in full view of those present.

3. www.electoralcommission.org.uk › recountsRecounts | Electoral Commission

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   You or your election agent can ask the LRO to recount the votes. The LRO can refuse to recount if they think the request is unreasonable. 1 Recounts can only be requested at voting area level.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › news › liveThird recount in Poole: Election results from Dorset - BBC News

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   Jul 4, 2024 · A full recount is being held in Poole with apparently just six votes separating the candidates. Conservative Robert Syms is defending a majority of more than 16,000.

5. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesHow to write a recount - BBC Bitesize

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   Recounts are a way of retelling an important event or describing an experience you've had to others. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

6. www.reuters.com › world › ukUK general election 2024: What happened and what's next?

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   Jul 5, 2024 · The final result will not be known until the weekend, with a recount in one Scottish seat due to take place on Saturday. That is expected to be a toss-up between the SNP and Liberal Democrats.

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   When can a candidate ask for a recount?

   • A candidate can ask for a recount if a result is close, or a candidate is close to losing their deposit. A candidate loses their deposit if they poll 5% of the vote or less. The returning officer decides whether or not to hold a recount. Who declares the result?

   2024 general election: What happens when the polls close?

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   What should I do if I agree to a recount?

   • If you agree to recount the votes, you should inform the candidates and agents present at the count before the recount commences and brief them on the processes you are going to follow. As with the original count, you should carry out any recount in full view of those present.

   Provisional results and recounts | Electoral Commission

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   Should I carry out a recount?

   • As with the original count, you should carry out any recount in full view of those present. You are entitled to reconsider which ballot papers should be rejected during the recount (or any further recount).

   Provisional results and recounts | Electoral Commission

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   What is a recount in KS2?

   • Recounts are a way of retelling an important event or describing an experience you've had to others. Find out more in this Bitesize Primary KS2 English guide.

   How to write a recount - BBC Bitesize

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   Will there be a third recount in Poole?

   • There has been a third recount in Poole as candidates wait to hear their fate. That makes four counts so far. The seat has been held by the Conservatives' Sir Robert Syms for 27 years. Neil Duncan-Jordan is the Labour candidate for the constituency.

   Third recount in Poole: Election results from Dorset - BBC News

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   What if a recount request is unreasonable?

   • You must consider any recount request but by law may refuse if, in your opinion, the request is unreasonable. 3 You may, however, consider offering the candidates and agents the opportunity to inspect the bundles of ballot papers as a means of reassuring them that the result is accurate.

   Provisional results and recounts | Electoral Commission

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8. www.bbc.co.uk › news › liveGeneral Election results from Hampshire & Isle of Wight

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   Jul 4, 2024 · A full recount is taking place in Havant. Conservative Alan Mak held the seat for the Conservatives in 2019 with a majority of 21,792 but is facing a strong challenge from Labour's Stephanie...