Posted on 12/12/2019 9:45:55 AM PST by C19fan
Boris Johnson's hope of getting Brexit done was hanging in the balance tonight as voters turned out in their millions to take part in the most important election of a generation.
Constituencies across the country reported the longest queues seen at polling stations for years today, sparking fears of a Remainer 'youthquake' that could derail attempts to leave the EU.
Thousands snaked around the block outside schools, village halls, churches, pubs and other community buildings in the wet and cold to exercise their democratic right at the UK's 50,000 polling stations from 7am.
But if turnout is confirmed as being high after the polls close at 10pm it could spell danger for Boris Johnson amid a tightening of his lead in the polls.
It is traditionally a sign that Labour has managed to mobilise its younger and working class voters, who have in the past been less likely to make the journey to the ballot box.
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Here’s a timeline guide:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/12/12/will-election-results-declared-area-timetable-night/
I have a feeling Charles will die before his mother and never be King.
The queen can designate an heir, but in the UK it’s parliament that chooses the next monarch.
Sadiq Khan will eventually become Labour Leader.
I think the Parliament would concur..................
Sheit! So sad for UK
What a diifference one day makes!!
Pollster badly missed this Cons. blowout.
Journalists badly missed this Cons. blowout.
Milennials can't cook their own meals, how are they going to be inconvenienced by going to the polls?
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