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Hundreds of furious voters in Plymouth have been left without postal voting forms just days before the General Election.
Plymouth City Council says it has reissued "around 370 replacement ballot packs" to those who have contacted them, and urged anyone whose remain missing to call their offices.
The local authority claimed it had sent out all the forms in accordance with the regulations, adding that this had been "confirmed by our printers". Both it and Royal Mail are now investigating.
Those who applied before the May 23 deadline and have not yet received them can order replacement packs via special delivery, go in to the council offices or nominate someone to collect it for them.
Elliot Phillips, 25, who is due to go on holiday before election day, described the problems as "an absolute joke", saying: "People are essentially being robbed of their right to vote."
Mr Phillips said: "I'm lucky as the only reason I requested a postal vote is because I'm going on holiday later today. My boss let me out of work early so I can go and vote before I leave.
"I know some people now won't get the chance which is unacceptable and blaming it on the Royal Mail is utter b******,*."
A Royal Mail spokeswoman said: "We are aware that a number of postal votes in Plymouth have not arrived with recipients.
"Royal Mail takes its responsibility of delivering election information very seriously and is investigating this matter urgently.
"We are currently working closely with the council to organise specific deliveries so that the individuals affected receive their ballot packs as soon as possible."
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