Gloria De Piero MP, Labour’s Shadow Minister for Voter Registration, commenting on the Government decision to extend the voter registration deadline, said:

“We welcome the Government’s decision to listen to Labour’s call to extend the deadline for voter registration.

“Following the chaos of last night, tens of thousands of people will be relieved that they will have a say in this crucial vote.

“We urge everyone who thinks they are not on the register to get back on that website and have their say.”