UK General Election 2024 Underway

The UK general election has commenced with polling stations open from 7am to 10pm across the nation. This election is anticipated to be a decisive moment, potentially ending the Conservative Party's 14-year rule and bringing Labour, led by Keir Starmer, to power. Labour is expected to secure a significant majority, though Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has made last-minute appeals to prevent a 'socialist supermajority.' Voters are required to present photographic ID due to a law change in 2022. Results will start coming in after 10pm, with exit polls providing early national indications. Starmer has emphasized the importance of voter turnout to ensure change, while Sunak has warned of the consequences of a Labour landslide.