Elections 2021: Dogs at polling stations

6 May 2021

Pictures of dogs at polling stations have become an election day tradition. As the polls across England, Scotland and Wales opened on Thursday, some canine companions were already getting in on the act.

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News image — Anna Skipwith said there had been a "fantastic turnout" at the polling station in Dulwich Village, London

Anna Skipwith/@hellosocialLdn A number of dogs sit around a bench outside a polling station in Dulwich Village in London — Anna Skipwith said there had been a "fantastic turnout" at the polling station in Dulwich Village, London

Emma Hopkins A sausage dog is seen wearing a red bow tie at a polling station in Hackney, London — Roy the sausage dog dressed up for the occasion at a polling station in Hackney, east London

PA Media A woman and her dog walk past a polling station building that is covered in pink polka dots — A pooch outside the polka dot Bank View Cafe polling station in Sheffield, Yorkshire, was excited to be out and about

A dog sits next to a polling station sign in Caversham, Reading, Berkshire — Prince the dog waited with cool calmness outside the Caversham Primary School polling station in Reading, Berkshire

Holly Hyde A dog stands in front of a polling station sign whilst being offered a biscuit — Dax, a seven-year-old black labrador, was given an incentive to pose in Putney, London. "When he isn't exercising his democratic right, Dax enjoys cuddles, rolling in the grass (and biscuits)," said a close friend of Dax.

Reuters A man walks with a dog past a polling station in Oxford — A pooch and its owner seen in Oxford

PA Media A dog and its owner walk into a polling station in Cardiff, Wales — A dog led the way into St Catherine's church hall polling station in Cardiff, Wales

EPA A dog stands next to a polling station sign in London — In London, a dog stood and waited with a steely gaze

Getty Images A dog stands in front of a polling station in Hartlepool — A curious pooch was seen outside a polling station in Hartlepool, England

Reuters A dog stands in front of a polling station in Hartlepool — Also in Hartlepool, an eager dog waited for its owner to vote

TomMiddlehurst/PA A puppy stands in front of a polling station sign in London — Four-month-old Bertie was a very good boy in London

Natasha Bright A dog stands in front of a polling station in Norfolk Park, Sheffield — Daniel Dylan Wray said it was his first time voting as a dog owner so felt obliged to post a photo taken in Norfolk Park, Sheffield

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