Stars told online fans to get out and use vote

Andy Murray, Adele and Holly Willoughby were among the public figures who urged people to cast their ballot in the election.

Celebrities from across the world of sport, music, TV and film took to social media yesterday encouraging followers to “use your voice”.

Murray posted on Instagram: “Time to go exercise your right to vote today! it’s cool to vote and to care about your countries future.”

Adele simply wrote “vote x” in a post on Twitter, while fellow singers Paloma Faith, Dua Lipa and Zara Larsson also offered words of encouragement.

Youtube star Zoella Suggs, who boasts more than eight million followers, tweeted: “Don’t forget to vote today peeps! It’s super important that you use your voice & make a choice!”

Johnny Vegas, Tony Bellew and Alan Davies were among those urging people to vote for Labour, with Bellew revealing it would be his first time casting a ballot.

He posted: “I’ve never voted in my life but today that changes! I’m hoping you can help this country @jeremycorbyn and keep us all safe. #Saveourcountry.”

Grime MC JME, who has also backed Mr Corbyn, also voted for the first time. He wrote: “IT’S VOTING TIME!”

Olympic champion Dame Kelly Holmes was among those urging women to vote in the name of the Suffragette movement.