The hashtag #deniedmyvote is trending on social media as EU citizens in the UK report being disbarred from taking part in the European elections.
An electoral staff member places a sign outside a polling station for the European elections, taking place despite Brexit uncertainty, at Islington Town Hall, in London, Britain, May 23, 2019.The UK is also taking party after prime minister Theresa May delayed Brexit by six months.
LONDON — EU citizens living in the UK claim they have been turned away from polling stations in the European elections. Immigration and human rights barrister Agata Patyna reported that she had been turned away from a polling station on Thursday.:"Turned away from polling station this morning. Told I should vote in my EU member state. Called local council yesterday, they confirmed I could vote. Called again today. Apparently council had no time to send out forms to all EU residents. Nothing they can do now.
Nicolas Hatton, a spokesman for the3million, an EU citizens' rights group, told Business Insider:"Today, we are seeing hundreds of EU citizens turned away from the polling booths.
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