UK 2024 Election: Results Expected After 630 pm

Latest News and Updates

The United Kingdom's 2024 general election is scheduled to be held on Thursday, December 12, 2024. The first results are expected after 630 pm GMT, and you can read the latest updates on what's happening here.

Labour Party Leader Keir Starmer Gives Campaign Speech

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer made a campaign speech in Redditch, England on July 23, 2024, a day before the general election. In his speech, Starmer called for unity and urged voters to support Labour's plans to build a fairer, more prosperous society.

Poll Tracker Measures Voting Trends

Our poll tracker measures the trends in how people say they will vote in the UK general election. According to the latest poll, Labour is currently leading with 38% of the vote, followed by the Conservative Party with 32% and the Liberal Democrats with 12%. However, it is important to note that these polls are only a snapshot of public opinion and could change significantly before the election.

Parliamentary Constituency Boundaries Changed

UK parliamentary constituency boundaries have changed since the last election in 2019, affecting 90% of constituencies. This is because the boundary changes were based on the results of the 2021 census, which showed that the UK population has grown and changed significantly since the last boundary review in 2002.

206 Seats Needed for Majority

In order to form a majority government, a party must win at least 326 seats in parliament. Currently, the Conservative Party holds 206 seats, so they will need to gain 120 seats in order to form a majority government. Labour currently holds 199 seats, so they will need to gain 127 seats in order to form a majority government.