4th July 2024

What will I be voting for at these elections?

A general election is an opportunity for people in every part of the UK to choose their MP. This person will represent a local area (constituency) in the House of Commons for up to five years.

There is a choice of several candidates in each constituency. Some will be the local candidates for national political parties. The candidate that receives most votes becomes their MP.

Important Times and Dates

Postal Voting. Receipt of Postal Vote Applications by – 5.00pm Wednesday, 19 June 2024

Voter ID. Last day to apply for Voter Authority Certificates – 5.00pm Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Proxy Vote. Receipt of Proxy Vote Applications by – 5.00pm Wednesday, 26 June 2024

Emergency Proxy – by 5.00pm Thursday, 4 July 2024

Notices/Downloads for this election

The full statement of person nominated is available online. For more details of the candidates, visit Who Can I Vote For (third party site)