Selby and Ainsty by-election: Polls open for voters

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Registered voters will be able to cast their ballots between 07:00 and 22:00 BST on Thursday 20 July

Polling stations have opened in a by-election for Selby and Ainsty's next MP, with 13 candidates vying for the seat.

The election was called after the former Conservative MP Nigel Adams stood down, shortly after Boris Johnson and Nadine Dorries also announced their resignations as MPs.

Polls opened across Selby and Ainsty at 07:00 BST and will close at 22:00.

Counting will take place overnight with a result expected early on Friday.

Voters will need to provide photo ID in order to cast their ballot.

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