Key dates and deadlines

From registration deadlines to polling day, this page provides all the important dates you need to ensure your participation is smooth and hassle-free. Whether you’re voting in person, by post, or by proxy, knowing these key dates will help you plan ahead and make your voice heard. Explore our detailed timeline and mark your calendar with these crucial dates to stay on top of the electoral process.

Friday 7^th June

• Constituent candidates to be announced.
• Seven-party debate: Mishal Husain moderates a debate between leading figures from the seven biggest political parties in Great Britain. Broadcast 19:30-21:00 on BBC 1.

Tuesday 11^th June

• Scotland Election 2024 Leaders’ Special: Stephen Jardine will chair a debate featuring the leaders of the five Scottish parties and a live studio audience. BBC One Scotland 20:00-21:00.

Tuesday 18^th June  

• Deadline to register to vote. This can be done online here.

Wednesday 19^th June

• Deadline to apply for a postal vote. This can be done online here.

Thursday 20^th June

• Question Time Leaders’ Special: Fiona Bruce hosts a debate with leaders of the four biggest political parties in Great Britain. BBC One 20:00-22:00.

Friday 21^st June

• Wales Leaders’ Debate live: Bethan Rhys Roberts hosts a debate in Cardiff with the leaders of the main parties in Wales. BBC One Wales 1900.

 Wednesday 26^th June

• Deadline to apply for a proxy vote and for a Voter ID certificate, for those without any other a valid form of photo identification.
• Sophie Raworth hosts the debate between Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer. This is the last TV debate of the election campaign. BBC One  21:00 – 22:00.

Thursday 27^th June

• Northern Ireland Leaders’ Debate: Tara Mills presides over a debate featuring the main party leaders in Northern Ireland. BBC One Northern Ireland.

Thursday 4^th July

• Election Day – Polling Stations open from 7am – 10pm
  Click here to find your nearest polling station.

Tuesday 9^th July

• Swearing in of new MPs

Monday 17^th July

• State Opening of Parliament