July 4th 2024.
It's that time again – the General Election is upon us and citizens all over the UK are heading out to cast their votes. Among them is the legendary musician and Queen guitarist, Sir Brian May, who took to social media to share his experience at the polling station. Sir Brian, 76, shared a video of himself voting in Windlesham, Surrey, with his 3.3 million Instagram followers, urging them to exercise their right to vote.
Excitement and enthusiasm were evident in his caption, where he wrote, "POLLING DAY!!! And the rare chance to help change Britain for the better. Vote with your heart, folks. Happy Independence Day!" However, little did he know that this simple act of sharing his voting experience could land him in hot water with the law. As it turns out, the Electoral Commission strictly prohibits taking pictures or videos inside the polling station, in order to safeguard the secrecy of the ballot. Those caught in violation of this rule could face hefty fines of up to £5,000 or even six months in jail.
Sir Brian's video, which we have chosen not to share, showed him holding his voting card next to the booths. Many of his fans were quick to point out his mistake, with one user commenting, "Illegal to record in there." Another fan, tentatively asked, "Isn't filming and photography illegal inside a polling station?" while another added, "Careful folks of filming inside a polling station, getting caught filming someone else could be illegal."
Although Sir Brian has not responded to the warnings from his fans, he had also shared a video of the sign for the polling station before his voting video. In the caption, he wrote, "Happy Independence Day folks!!! Special salutations to all our American friends, celebrating the birth of your nation." He went on to explain the significance of this election for the UK, saying, "This year, over here in the UK, we are having a kind of Independence Day too. The mood of the country seems to be that this is a long-awaited chance to express their disgust at the ineptitude, arrogance and corruption that we have been forced to witness over the last decade."
Despite the efforts of certain media outlets to discourage people from voting for change, Sir Brian remains optimistic, saying, "But for us, the sweet scent of liberation is in the air. A New Hope of decency. By the early hours of tomorrow morning, we will know for sure one way or the other." Polling stations will remain open until 10pm this evening, and voters are required to bring identification in order to cast their ballot.
The Agency has reached out to Sir Brian's representatives for comment on the matter. If you have a story to share or any celebrity news, you can reach out to the entertainment team by emailing them, calling their hotline, or visiting their website. The Agency would love to hear from you. Let's make our voices heard, and may the best candidate win!
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