UK General Elections 2024: Key dates, main contenders, how to vote, all you need to know

Rishi Sunak, the reigning UK Prime Minister since 2022, will now come back to base and fight a summer election this July, which has come as a surprise after it was announced recently. This will also be a power test for the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer as well who will be contesting these upcoming UK elections. The political manifesto will be released next month and poll enthusiasts are still brainstorming about the agendas that will be present in them.

UK General Elections: When will it begin?

The UK General Elections that will see Rishi Sunak defending his PM seat which he officially has been holding since 2022, will take place on July 4, 2024. Millions of UK voters will go to the polling booths and cast their votes for the General Election. However, according to the 'Sun' report, the process of formally triggering the election will take place on May 24 that will mark the end of the parliamentary year.

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TV debates between the UK leaders may also be held in these six weeks leading up to the elections, and the dates for the same will be officially released by the parties and respective broadcast networks.

Important Dates

After May 24, when the formal election process is triggered, May 30 will see the Parliamentary committee and post-holders being officially dissolved, which means all UK MPs terms at office will formally end and they will vacate their seats.

There are many key dates between now and July 4, that is the polling day, but the entire schedule of events lined up before the elections has still not been released.

FAQ.

1. Who are the main contenders for the office of the UK Prime Minister?
Sitting Prime Minister of UK, Rishi Sunak will be going up against Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer when the UK General Elections commence this year.

2. When will the UK General Elections be held?
The UK General Elections 2024 will be held on July 4, when millions of voters across UK will cast their votes. This will be the power-check for Rishi Sunak who is going to see his power being tested.