UK General Election 2015 explained: Polling day
Polling Hours in General Election
Polling hours in UK general elections were first standardised in 1885, initially at 8am to 8pm. In 1913, candidates were granted the right to request a one-hour extension, either in the morning or evening. In 1950 polling hours were extended to 7am to 9pm. Since 1970, polling hours have been 7am to 10pm.
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