Britain is divided on two things right now. Whether to ‘Leave’ or ‘Remain’ in the European Union, and whether to use a pencil or a pen to cast their votes.
Amidst rumours that the EU Referendum may be rigged, panic-stricken voters have been voting with pens in the fear that the MI5 (the British intelligence agency) may change their vote.
Many of the ‘Leave’ camp supporters suspect that the secret services might try to sway the vote pro-EU.
The #usepens hashtag has been trending on Twitter, as voters post updates of how they casted their votes.
The bizarre conspiracy theory has become somewhat comical as several people poke fun at their paranoia.
But it still remained a concern for voters.
The UK Electoral Commission however took cognisance of the rumors, and allowed voters to bring their own pens to cast their votes.
Traditionally, a pencil is provided at the polling booth. But if a voter votes in pen it won’t be discounted. The voters are also free to mark an ‘X’ or tick their chosen option, as long as the vote is clear.
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