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Jonathan Tonge, Professor of Politics, University of Liverpool

Election 2024: what happens on the big day – and at what time

After an eventful election campaign, voters across the UK are making their final decision. Polls have indicated for some time that the Conservatives, led by Rishi Sunak, are on course to lose to Labour and that Keir Starmer will become the first Labour prime minister in 14 years.

Many electors have already exercised their democratic duty by voting by post. At the last election, 21% of votes in Great Britain were cast this way.

The percentage of people voting by post has soared in recent decades, now that anyone who wants one can get one – rather than having to give a specific reasons to qualify for one.

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