Today, people across Britain have been participating in a general election, marking the culmination of a six-week campaign that has seen political parties criss-crossing the country in a bid to secure votes.
The Conservative Party, led by Rishi Sunak, has been in power for the past 14 years and is facing a strong challenge from the Labour Party, headed by Keir Starmer.
Polls opened at 7 a.m. local time and are set to close at 10 p.m., with an exit poll expected to be released shortly thereafter. This exit poll will provide an initial projection of the election results and the performance of the various political parties.
Following the closure of the polls, votes will be counted throughout the night, with the possibility of a new government being formed by late morning on Friday.
Stay tuned to this page for live updates, results, and in-depth analysis as the election night unfolds.
