- The UK is holding a general election
- Sunak called for an early vote
- The outcome will determine the next government
The UK is holding a general election on Thursday, with the opposition Labour party expected to win a majority of seats in parliament.
The election comes after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called for an early vote, six months ahead of schedule. Polls suggest Labour, led by Keir Starmer, will win its first general election since 2005, with a significant margin.
Voting begins at 7:00 am and continues until 10:00 pm, with exit polls announced at 10:00 pm. Results will be declared throughout the night, with the winning party expected to reach a parliamentary majority by dawn on Friday.
The election has seen endorsements from various newspapers, including The Sun, The Financial Times, and The Guardian, for Labour. Surveys predict a record victory for Labour, with the Conservatives expected to suffer significant losses.
The Liberal Democrats are expected to gain seats, while Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, may win a few seats. The outcome will determine the next government and prime minister of the UK.
