Overview

• Electoral Commission acknowledges late postal votes prevented some from voting but insists overall polling day ran smoothly.
• Reports indicate up to 120 constituencies experienced postal vote delays, affecting thousands of voters both in the UK and abroad.
• Calls for reform include extending the postal vote application timeline and allowing emergency proxies for undelivered ballots.
• Legal challenges may arise in marginal constituencies where postal vote issues could affect election outcomes.
• Critics blame systemic issues, including cuts to local government and the privatisation of Royal Mail, for the voting chaos.