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Tottenham’s squad has undergone a clear-out as a number of notable names departed the club after their contracts in north London expired on June 30

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham squad has been shaken up after nine players wound down their contracts and departed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Since the Australian manager joined the club, some key names have been ousted from the first-team picture. And numerous peripheral players have now left the club.

Ange Postecoglou’s Tottenham squad has been shaken up after nine players wound down their contracts and departed the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Since the Australian manager joined the club, some key names have been ousted from the first-team picture. And numerous peripheral players have now left the club.

But Postal Affairs Minister Kevin Hollinrake suggested Royal Mail should have anticipated extra demand for postal votes during the summer holidays. It is the first July election since 1945, and coincides with the summer break in Scottish schools.

Voters have been reporting issues with receiving their postal ballots ahead of polling day on Thursday. The deadline for registering for a postal vote was June 19 but some people still have received their ballot pack. Postal votes must have reached councils by 10pm on polling day to be eligible.

Postal voting has become more popular in recent years. Some people choose to vote this way because they are ill, housebound or plan to be away on polling day. Others simply prefer it.

Only 937,000 people voted by post in 1997 but this rose to 8.2million in 2019. Postal vote numbers are expected to exceed 10million at this election, a 20% increase from 2019, according to the Association of Electoral Administrators.

But councils and electoral administrators have raised concerns that the timetable is too tight – 11 working days from the deadline – as printing postal votes is complicated. Personalised postal vote statements must be matched with the correct ballot paper, personalised envelopes and instruction sheets. Election teams also need to carry out security checks.

The timing of the snap election may also be a factor. It is the first July election since 1945 and coincides with the summer holidays in Scotland. It was also called soon after the local elections in May, putting pressure on electoral administrators and councils.

Which councils have been affected?
Local authorities are responsible for sending out postal ballot packs to voters, so there is no centralised list of how many people are affected. However problems have been reported in a number of council areas.

You can request a new ballot pack from your local authority. Replacements can be sent by post up until 5pm on Wednesday, July 3. Royal Mail has insisted all ballots will be delivered in time to be counted. Completed postal votes must have reached councils by 10pm on polling day.

You can also get a new ballot pack in person from your local council. This is possible up until 5pm on polling day. You need to bring voter ID to do this. There are 22 accepted forms of ID, including a passport, driving licence