Polls opened in the UK’s general election today, with the opposition Labour party the heavy favourite to gain power and end 14 years of Conservative rule.
Polls opened at 7:00 am (0600 GMT) and will close at 10:00 pm, when exit polls will give a strong indication of the final result.
Several surveys predict Labour will win more than the record 418 seats it secured when ex-leader Tony Blair ended 18 years of Conservative rule in 1997.
The UK operates under a first-past-the-post electoral system where voters elect representatives in 650 constituencies. The party that wins the majority of seats, at least 326, will form the government, and its leader will become the prime minister. If no party secures a majority, the existing prime minister gets the first opportunity to form a coalition government.
The main political parties include the Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Labour Party led by Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrats led by Ed Davey, Reform UK led by Nigel Farage, Scottish National Party (SNP) led by John Swinney, and the Green Party co-led by Carla Denyer and Adrian Ramsay.
Here are the live updates of UK Elections:
Jul 04, 2024 15:59 (IST)
UK Election: Liberal Democrat Leader Ed Davey, Wife Vote In Polls
Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey arrived at the Surbiton Hill Methodist Church to cast his vote with his wife Emily Davey. Mr Davey made a name for himself with his attention-grabbing campaign.
Jul 04, 2024 15:36 (IST)
UK Election: Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar Votes In Glasgow
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar cast his vote this morning. He was seen leaving the polling station in Glasgow’s Pollokshields Burgh Hall with his wife and their son.
Jul 04, 2024 11:32 (IST)
UK Electiona 2024 Updates:
Rishi Sunak’s fate on the line as voting begins across 650 constituencies in Britain
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