What time do the polls open for the General Election and where can I vote?

The 2017 General Election is taking place on Thursday, with Brits going to the polls to elect the next government.

This is what you need to know about how to cast your vote.

What time are the polls open?

Polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm on Thursday 8 June. Anyone eligible to vote who is in a queue outside a polling station by 10pm will be able to cast their ballot.

Where can I vote?

The details of your nearest polling station will be written on the polling card you receive in the post.

You can also find out your nearest polling station by visiting Yourvotematters.co.uk and entering your post code. The site will then direct you to your local authority who can give you the relevant information.

There are around 50,000 polling stations across the UK, generally found in public buildings such as schools or community halls.

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What do I need to bring?

You don’t need to bring your polling card in order to vote. If you are on the electoral roll all you need to provide is your name and address.

Can I still register to vote?

No. The deadline to register to vote was on 22 May.

How do I vote?

You will be given a ballot paper at the polling station listing the candidates you can vote for. You then take this into a polling booth, cast your vote, and put the paper in the ballot box. If you write anything else on the paper you vote may not count.