#DogsAtPollingStations: Political pups

Frank, a dog, is waiting outside a polling station in north London@jdbannister

Voters are heading to the polls across the UK which means #DogsAtPollingStations is back.

On election day, strict rules mean the BBC, like other broadcasters, isn't allowed to report details of campaigning while the polls are open but we can talk about Spaniels, Terriers and Poodles. And we can show you pictures too.

Dog owners have been sharing their images of pooches waiting patiently for their humans to exercise their democratic right.

Tweet: Now this what it's all about! Our Mavis #dogsatpollingstations@H_Ingram
Tweet: Tie or sweater or batman hat for trip to polling station? #dogsatpollingstations@lyneeyankee
Buddy, a golden retriever, sitting next to a polling station sign@BuddyPortsmouth/@portsmouthinfo
Tweet: Rufus accompained me to vote for #lincolnshirepcc today #dogsatpollingstations #vote #elections@tronkins
Tweet: We're discussing who we voted for... #dogsatpollingstations@Holly_D_o_G
A dog sitting outside a polling station in Hampstead, north London@JenRoberts
Tweet: Political quagmire? Yes. But at least there's something to look forward to on polling day #dogsatpollingstations@dreweaster
Tweet: Dogs not allowed to vote. Scandalous. #dogsatpollingstationsRufus and @GaryCushway

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