21 of the best dogs at polling stations

Local elections are being held today in the UK, and that means something very important is happening.

Yes the pracice of a free and equal democracy. But also, everyone's favourite hashtag is back: #dogsatpollingstations.

Aren't elections great?

Here are some of the highlights:

Dogs and democracy go hand in paw.

You can't get any vote rigging past these pooches.

It's enough to get the most politically apathetic to the polling station...

Bonus round:

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