The United Kingdom is on the brink of a significant political shift as the country votes today. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is heavily favoured to win a historic mandate in the general election, marking a potential end to 14 years of Conservative rule.
According to predictions, the Conservatives, led by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, are going to face their worst defeat in nearly two centuries.
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Election day
On July 4, registered voters in the UK's 650 parliamentary constituencies will vote for their preferred candidate at polling stations set up for the day, typically located at schools or community centres.
Voters can vote in person from 7 am to 10 pm (BST) or by post beforehand. During this time, strict rules prevent any reporting or coverage related to politics or policy.
After polls close at 10 pm, an exit poll will be announced, based on voter surveys in about 150 constituencies.
Election night timeline
- 10 pm (2:30 am IST): Exit polls
The first indicator of the election's outcome, exit polls will be released, predicting the number of seats each party will win.
- 11 pm (3:30 am IST): Early results
The first results are expected, with Labour holds predicted in Blyth and Ashington and Houghton and Sunderland South.
- Midnight-3 am (4:30-7:30 am IST): Trickle of results
About 85 seats will be declared, including Basildon and Billericay, Swindon North and Rochdale.
- 3 am-5 am (7:30-9:30 am IST): Rush of results
The busiest period of the night, with 443 seats expected to declare, including Glasgow, Bristol and Belfast.
- 5 am-7 am (9:30-11:30 am IST): Final results
The remaining seats will be declared, with the final outcome of the election clear by 7 am.
- 7 am (11:30 am IST): A new government
The election results will be announced, and the UK will begin preparing for a new government.
