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Election 2024

Follow the BBC's coverage of the UK general election.

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The King's Speech - what is it and why is it important?
The BBC's Harry Farley has this guide to the state opening of parliament.
14 Jul 2024,3 mins
Are our MPs sitting comfortably?
The BBC's Susan Hulme on the etiquette of who goes where in the Commons.
09 Jul 2024,5 mins
Curtice on exit poll: Huge damage to Tories from Reform
The BBC's election guru analyses the 10pm exit poll.
05 Jul 2024,4 mins
Chris Mason's analysis in 90 seconds
Our political editor's take on the results.
05 Jul 2024,1 min
What is a "supermajority"?
What does the phrase "supermajority" mean, and would a large majority make a difference?
03 Jul 2024,2 mins
What are the issues that manifestos barely mention?
The BBC's Kevin Peachey takes us through what the parties are *not* talking about.
03 Jul 2024,3 mins
Ros Atkins on... what's happening with postal ballots?
Our analysis editor looks into reports of issues with people receiving postal ballots.
02 Jul 2024,2 mins
How to spot election disinformation
The BBC's disinformation correspondent on how to decode your social media feed.
02 Jul 2024,2 mins
Ros Atkins on the role of independent candidates
More independent candidates are standing in this general election than last time - why?
01 Jul 2024,2 mins
What to watch out for on election night
Political correspondent Susan Hulme on the results to watch and what happens, when.
01 Jul 2024,4 mins
The latest election polling - in 60 seconds
The BBC's polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice takes us though the latest numbers.
30 Jun 2024,1 min
An interview with Labour's election co-ordinator
Labour's national campaign co-ordinator Pat McFadden speaks to Laura Kuenssberg.
30 Jun 2024,14 mins
Leader interview: The Conservative Party
The Conservative leader, Rishi Sunak, speaks to Laura Kuennsberg.
30 Jun 2024,28 mins
Remixing the BBC's General Election theme
Composer David Lowe explains how he jazzed up the BBC's General Election theme for 2024.
30 Jun 2024,2 mins
Question Time: Green and Reform leaders grilled
Adrian Ramsay of the Green Party and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were on Question Time.
28 Jun 2024,6 mins
NI leaders debate healthcare, trust and a united Ireland
Northern Ireland's five largest parties faced off in the campaign's second TV debate.
28 Jun 2024,7 mins
What and who are we voting for?
Think you are voting for the next Prime Minister? General Elections don't work that way.
25 Jun 2024,2 mins
What are political parties saying about Brexit?
This is a very different election. Europe’s not a central issue, as Ros Atkins explains.
24 Jun 2024,3 mins
The latest election polling - in 60 seconds
The BBC's Professor Sir John Curtice on what the polls suggest will happen on 4 July.
23 Jun 2024,1 min
Leader interview: Scottish National Party
The leader of the SNP, John Swinney, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg.
23 Jun 2024,10 mins
Tempers flare during Wales election debate
The Conservatives, Reform UK, the Liberal Democrats, Labour and Plaid Cymru took part.
21 Jun 2024,5 mins
Leaders grilled on past record: how did they cope?
Sir Ed Davey, John Swinney, Sir Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak appeared on Question Time.
21 Jun 2024,5 mins
Q + A on... education in England
The BBC's Education Editor on teachers' pay, university, and special educational needs.
20 Jun 2024,4 mins
What's in the SNP's manifesto
The BBC's Katie Hunter has a summary.
19 Jun 2024,3 mins
Ros Atkins Q+A on .. boundary changes
The BBC's analysis editor answers some of your questions about boundary changes.
18 Jun 2024,3 mins
Busting the political jargon
Struggling with swings, puzzled by ing posts? The BBC's Leila Nathoo is here to help.
18 Jun 2024,3 mins
Ros Atkins Q+A on .. political donations
The BBC's analysis editor answers some of your questions about political donations.
17 Jun 2024,3 mins
What are Reform UK's pledges
The BBC's Sean Curran has a summary.
17 Jun 2024,4 mins
The latest election polling - in 60 seconds
The BBC's polling expert Professor Sir John Curtice on Reform and Liberal Democrat gains.
16 Jun 2024,1 min
Leader interview: Plaid Cymru
The leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, speaks to Laura Kuenssberg.
16 Jun 2024,4 mins