UK general election: When is it and who can call for an early vote? Here’s all you need to know

The most recent Ipsos Political Monitor indicated that the majority of Britons support Labour as they think it is time for the administration to change. A whopping 55% of British nationals believe that the Conservatives, who acquired power in the 2019 general election, did a poor job in handling the nation. Another 10% think that Conservatives did a good job in the UK government and there is no need for a change.

Moreover, according to reports, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ratings are also declining as he staggers behind Labour leader Keir Starmer, who is considered the next capable prime minister in Britons’ eyes. While the next general election in UK may not occur until 2025 at the earliest, here’s all you need to know:

When is the next general election in UK?


Since the maximum term for parliament is five years, the current administration would automatically be dissolved on December 17, 2024, as it came into power on December 17, 2019. Polling day would take place 25 days after the dissolution of the parliament. This means the next general election would take place in January 205 as per the current situation.


Who can call for an early vote?

According to the Fixed-Term Parliament Act of 2011, there is a fixed five-year period between two general elections and early elections are allowed under certain conditions. These circumstances include if two-thirds of MPs vote for an early election, if the House of Commons votes no confidence in the government and fails to pass a motion of confidence within 14 days.

In 2017 and 2019, the House of Commons called for an early vote. On March 24, 2022, the government repealed the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act allowing the King to dissolve the government at the PM’s request and trigger an early election.

Another notable fact about UK general election is that since 1931, the voting has been held on a Thursday with the aim that it would encourage more people to vote.

FAQs:

1. Who is the UK PM?
   Rishi Sunak.
2. When were the last general elections held?
   December 12, 2019.