The United Kingdom is preparing for its general elections on July 4th, marking the first step towards a new government. Keir Starmer, leader of the Labor party, currently leads in the polls against Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, who aims to keep the Conservatives in power. Parliament has been dissolved in London, which means members of parliament have lost their seats and cease to fulfill their duties.
The decision to bring forward the elections was announced unexpectedly by the head of government, ending parliamentary activities before the scheduled deadline in January 2025. As a result, current Members of Parliament no longer represent their constituents and will not resume their duties until after the elections. Government ministers will continue in their roles until July 5th when the new UK government will be formed under the winner of the elections.
Former MPs have already vacated their offices before the elections take place. Both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak are actively campaigning across the country to garner voter support. They are set to participate in the first television debate of the campaign on June 4th, airing on ITV network. The Labor Party is currently favored in the polls with a 27-point lead over Conservative Party led by Sunak.
While members of House of Commons have stopped working, appointed members of House Lords will remain until after election day. The campaign trail continues as both party leaders present their policies and promises to electorate in hopes of securing victory on July 4th.
