Barnet Council Boss Leaves After Poll Blunder

The Barnet Council chief executive is leaving after an election blunder which saw thousands of voters turned away on polling day. People were asked to "return later if possible" after a mistake meant names were left off voting lists at the 155 polling stations, sparking anger from those who were unable to cast their votes. Among them was the Chief Rabbi, Ephraim Mirvis, who was unable to return to vote because he was travelling to Amsterdam.