Polling stations opened at 7:00 a.m. local time and will close at 10:00 p.m., when exit polls will provide a strong indication of the final result.

Opinion polls suggest that the election will hand power to Keir Starmer’s Labour Party, making him the first Labour prime minister since Gordon Brown left office in 2010. This election could mark a significant shift, bringing Britain back to the center ground after nearly a decade and a half of Conservative governance, which was characterized by austerity measures, Brexit, and a cost-of-living crisis.

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, speaking at his final rally in Romsey Rugby Football Club in Hampshire, insisted he was still "fighting hard" despite predictions of an "extraordinary landslide" defeat for the Conservatives.

Labour Party leader Keir Starmer's campaign has focused on promising a fresh start for the country, with policies aimed at addressing economic inequality and improving public services. Meanwhile, the Conservative Party has warned that a Labour government would result in higher taxes and weaker national security, claims that Labour has dismissed as desperate attempts to retain power.

The Conservatives have also warned voters of the possibility of a Labour “supermajority,” which could affect voter turnout. As the day progresses, all eyes will be on the exit polls and the final vote count to see if the predictions hold true and if Britain will indeed see a new Labour government. (ILKHA)