The general election is taking place on Thursday 4 July and hundreds of thousands of people are expected to be voting for the first time. It's fair to say the polling station can be a little daunting if you've not been before, and there are a number of rules you need to follow when casting your ballot. Ahead of the election, it's important to know the regulations around snapping selfies, tweeting and talking about politics. Here, The Independent takes a look at what you can and can't do when voting. Watch more on Independent TV: The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Subscribe: Find us on social: TikTok / @independent Instagram / X (Twitter) / Facebook /
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