Election 2017: Polling stations open for general election

The following candidates (listed in alphabetical order of surname) will be standing in Shropshire and Telford and Wrekin:

North Shropshire Constituency
Graham Roger Currie (Labour)
Duncan Alistair Kerr (Green Party)
Owen William Peterson (Conservative)
Tom Thornhill (Liberal Democrat)

Shrewsbury & Atcham Constituency
Emma Catherine Mary Bullard (Green Party)
Laura Louise Davies (Labour)
Hannah Fraser (Liberal Democrat)
Edward Arthur Higginbottom (UKIP)
Daniel Robert Kawczynski (Conservative)

Telford Constituency
Lucy Allan (Conservative)
Susan King (Liberal Democrat)
Kuldip Sahota (Labour)
Luke Shirley (Green Party)

The Wrekin Constituency
Denis Allen (UKIP)
Fay Easton (Independent)
Dylan Harrison (Labour)
Rod Keyes (Liberal Democrat)
Pat McCarthy (Green Party)
Mark Pritchard (Conservative)

Ludlow Constituency
Julia Bickley (Labour Party)
Philip Martin Dunne (Conservative)
Heather Mary Kidd (Liberal Democrat) Hillary
Raborg Houchin Wendt (Green Party)

Frequently asked questions for first time voters

Where is my polling station?
After registering to vote, you should have received a polling card addressed to you through the door. On the card will be a small map which will direct you to the polling station you need to visit.

What time are polling stations open?
Polling stations will be open from 7am this morning until 10pm this evening. As long as you’re inside the polling station by 10pm, you should still be able to cast your ballot.

What happens if I have lost my polling card?
Don't worry, although it helps it is not necessary to take your polling card to the polling station. Just give your name and address when asked.

How do I vote once at the polling station?
After handing over your polling card at the polling station you’ll be given a ballot paper containing a list of the people, parties or the options you can vote for. You should mark an ‘X’ against the one candidate you want to elect to represent your constituency. If you make a mistake you can ask the polling staff to give you another ballot paper.

When will the results be announced?
Vote counting will start as soon as polls close and results will start rolling in throughout the night and into Friday.