General Election: Fatboy Slim joins droves of voters at Sussex polls

But there have also been many more sights to behold at the stations including dogs, celebrities, political figures and a man dressed as a poo.

Norman Cook, aka DJ Fatboy Slim, urged people to get out and vote as he left his polling station in Glebe Villas, Hove.

Norman has urged people to vote (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

“I can't stress how important it is for this country, especially right now, for us to vote. It is the one piece of power we have in democracy,” he said.

“Obviously, those who know me and know my politics probably know, great surprise who I voted for.

“But yeah, I would encourage everybody to get involved.

Labrador Ruby was jumping outside a polling station in Hove Recreation Ground (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

“The worst outcome from this election that we could have is apathy, you know, if people who thought either it was a foregone conclusion or it didn't matter to them, you know, it matters to all of us if you live in this country, it's very important who runs it.

“I'm not a fan of the current government so I would advocate change and I would advocate if you want to change, vote tactically to get rid of this government.”

Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey, her husband Alex Melhuish and their son headed to Hove Rugby Club polling station to vote.

Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey, her partner Alex Melhuish and their son at Hove Rugby Club polling station (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

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Ms Sankey told The Argus: "I always feel pretty emotional when I go and vote.

"Democracy is such a precious, precious thing, something we must never take for granted.

"There are so many places on this earth where people do not get to choose who rules and leads them.

"It’s an incredibly important moment.

"We’ve been working incredibly hard up to this moment so lots of emotions today but generally one of optimism and hope.

"I voted with pride."

Paul Mannix did his version of a dirty protest by dressing up as "Mr Poop" as he went to vote at Patcham Memorial Hall.

Paul Mannix dressed as Mr Poop (Image: Paul Mannix)

Mr Mannix is from campaign group Patcham Against Royal Mail.

The group fears that Royal Mail's plans for a new distribution hub on land at Patcham Court Farm will worsen problems with sewage in the area.

Mr Mannix’s wife said he had had difficulty finding a suit that he could see out of to ensure he could be identified.

There were also plenty of dogs.

Mini dachsunds Dylan and Otis (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

Excited labrador Ruby was jumping outside the Hove Rugby Club polling station while pooches Dexter and Sydney posed for a picture in front of the sign.

Dexter and Sydney (Image: The Argus/Andrew Gardner)

Cocker spaniel Tilly stood steadfast in front of the polling station.

Katie Wingrove took her boxer Bruno to vote at Sayers Common village hall polling station.

And three-year-old mini dachsunds Dylan and Otis posed for a picture outside a polling station in the All Saints Church in The Drive, Hove.

Polls opened at 7am and will close at 10pm.