Starmer and Sunak give final speeches as campaigns come to a close - LIVE
Sir Keir Starmer and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak have given their last messages to voters just before millions of people cast their votes in the General Election.
The leader of the Labour Party finished his campaigning at a local community center in Redditch, declaring to supporters that in order to bring about change, they must cast their votes.
Sir Keir ended by saying: "Think about a united Britain progressing with a Labour government. That's what we are striving for, let's keep pushing for that goal."
The politician informed journalists that being part of the opposing party has been the "most unproductive nine years of my life," and stated that Labour will begin working right away.
At the same time, the Prime Minister was accompanied by his parents and wife Akshata Murty for the last speech before the election.
Mr. Sunak promised that he will keep fighting until the very end, as he gave his final speech at Romsey Rugby Club, located north of Southampton where he spent his childhood.
The Prime Minister encouraged Conservative supporters to keep up their efforts in campaigning, stating that there is important work to be done in order to "protect the UK" from a potential Labour government.
Labour is ahead to win by a huge margin and could potentially set new election records, as indicated by the latest YouGov poll projection.
According to YouGov, the upcoming election will see the opposition party securing 212 seats, resulting in Sir Keir experiencing the largest majority for any party in a single vote since 1832.
Sixteen out of the 26 cabinet ministers who are still in power, including Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, are projected to not get re-elected, according to the pollster.
A recent survey suggests that the Labour Party is likely to cause an unexpected result in Islington North, where their previous leader Jeremy Corbyn has a 91% probability of winning.
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Starmer Must Protect Children From Limelight
The leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, has stated that he believes it is important to keep his children away from public attention as a way of showing respect to them.
Discussing the possibility of Thursday being his last day as the leader of the opposition before winning the upcoming election, Sir Keir expressed his worries about his children.
I don't want to go on and on about my kids because I don't want to involve them in this - that's exactly what I've been trying to avoid.
It can be tough for teenagers to navigate major changes in their lives, especially when they are 16 and 13-and-a-half years old. I have been fiercely protective of them for a while and will continue to do so because I know how impactful these changes can be at their age.
"That's something very special to me that I feel indebted to them for."
When asked if he had any special plans for tomorrow, Sir Keir replied: "I think tomorrow will be quite hectic, so I haven't made any commitments to anyone, not even my kids."
The leader of the Labour Party, Sir Keir Starmer, along with local candidate Chris Bloore and other fans, came to Redditch in Worcestershire for a visit (Jacob King/PA).
East London's Key Constituency On The Brink With Labour Candidate Abuse Condemned
The Labour party is slightly in the lead in a crucial three-way competitive seat in eastern London, as revealed by a significant poll released with just over 12 hours remaining before voters start voting.
Sir Iain Duncan Smith is trying to keep his seat in Chingford and Woodford Green, where Labour candidate Shama Tatler is currently leading with 35% of the vote, while the former Tory leader is at 26%, according to the latest YouGov survey released on Wednesday evening.
Brent councillor Ms. Tatler has faced challenges since she was unexpectedly chosen to represent the constituency after her predecessor, Faiza Shaheen, was removed for supporting tweets that were believed to minimize claims of antisemitism.
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Ofcom Won't Probe Channel 4 News For Reform Story
Ofcom has decided not to look into Channel 4 News following accusations from Nigel Farage's Reform UK party that the broadcaster planted an actor in its undercover investigation of his campaign.
The UK regulatory agency announced that it had gotten over 270 grievances regarding Channel 4 News's show called Undercover Inside Reform's campaign. The episode featured a canvasser named Andrew Parker using a racial insult to refer to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
Following the broadcast, Adam Richardson, the secretary of the Reform party, wrote a letter to the Electoral Commission stating that it was clear that Mr. Parker was intentionally included in the Channel 4 news segment. Richardson also claimed that the broadcast could be considered election meddling.
Ofcom stated on Wednesday that, after quickly reviewing the complaints regarding accuracy, impartiality, and offensive content in the Broadcasting Code, they have determined that there are no significant issues that require further investigation.
Final Messages From Starmer And Sunak
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer gave their last appeal to voters just before polls open nationwide.
Sir Keir delivered his final address of the election race at a local community hub in Redditch.
Talking to the excited supporters one last time before the elections begin, the Labour leader ended his speech by saying: "Picture a united Britain moving forward under a Labour government."
This is our cause, let's keep pushing forward in this battle.
"If you desire change, you must cast your vote for it."
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At the end of the election campaign, Mr. Sunak gave his final speech alongside his parents and his wife, Akshata Murty.
The leader of the country posed for a photo with his loved ones following his address at Romsey Rugby Club, located in the northern part of Southampton, the place where he spent his childhood.
"This unlikely contender will never give up until the very end," Mr. Sunak declared in his final address on the campaign trail.
The Prime Minister encouraged Conservative supporters to keep up their efforts in campaigning, stating that there is important work to be done in order to protect the UK from a potential Labour government.
Poll Predicts Tories Will Suffer Historic Election Loss
According to a recent poll, the Prime Minister is on track to achieve the lowest number of seats in history with only 82 seats.
A recent poll conducted by Techne survey for The Independent suggests that Labour is likely to secure a majority of 272 seats, with Sir Keir Starmer projected to claim 461 seats.
According to the poll results, it is expected that the Liberal Democrats will secure 55 seats in Parliament. Additionally, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is forecasted to finally win a seat as an MP after seven unsuccessful attempts.
Rishi Sunak might only secure 82 seats
Voting Without A Polling Card: Possible?
People living in London are just a few hours away from voting in the General Election.
People who signed up may have already gotten or will soon get their voting cards, which include details such as the location of your nearby voting place.
Voters can vote even without their polling cards. Learn more about what you need to vote here.
Daisy Cooper: Lib Dems Aim At Conservative Seats
The deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, Daisy Cooper, mentioned that their party's main priority in the General Election has been gaining seats from the Conservatives, rather than trying to challenge Labour.
She said to the PA news agency that the Conservative Party has greatly damaged the standards in public life.
She expressed that their goal is to defeat as many Conservative MPs as they can. They are currently in second place behind the Conservatives in approximately 80 constituencies, so they have been focusing their efforts and resources in those areas.
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Daisy Cooper, the deputy leader of the Liberal Democrats, and Sir Ed Davey, the party leader, were photographed together.
Labour Hurt In London Due To School Fees Plan
The Labour party is expected to achieve a historic victory on Thursday, gaining a significant number of seats throughout the capital, including those that have been previously inaccessible to the party.
In the richest borough of London, it seems that the plan to increase taxes on private school fees by 20 percent is causing more difficulties for candidates compared to other areas.
The Labour party has promised to eliminate the VAT exemption in order to generate around £1.6 billion. They plan to allocate this money towards hiring 6,500 teachers for public schools.
Labour has announced plans to revise the VAT regulations for independent schools.
Farage To Speak In Clacton
Nigel Farage, the leader of Reform UK, made a grand entrance at his party's event on Clacton pier by riding in on a military vehicle while the song Without Me by Eminem played in the background.
The car moved through the busy area before backing up, barely missing hitting a woman in a motorized wheelchair.
