VOTES in Poole will be counted for a third time as the result remains too close to call.
As reported, a full recount was called after the Labour and Conservative candidates were separated by just six votes.
But after the recount, it is understood Labour candidate Neil Duncan-Jordan and previous Conservative MP Sir Robert Syms are separated by around 20.
Returning officer Graham Farrant said: “We are going to have to do a further level of recount.”
He added: “The numbers are still too close to call, there’s been a bit of movement so there will be a further recount.”
Earlier, votes were subject to a ‘bundle flick’ after initial results were within 100 votes.
Following this, a full recount was ordered after the gap dropped to just six votes.
The latest recount was set to begin at around 8.35am.
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