Following the House of Commons’ vote in favour of an early UK Parliamentary general election on 12 December, Bob Posner, Chief Executive at the Electoral Commission, yesterday said:

“The House of Commons has voted in favour of an early UK Parliamentary general election. Subject to votes in the House of Lords and Royal Assent, this will take place on 12 December. The electoral community is preparing to deliver the poll.


“In order to maintain voter confidence, it is important that all parties and campaigners comply with the rules and campaign responsibly. Ahead of final confirmation, we will shortly publish updated guidance for candidates, political parties and non-party campaigners to help them comply, and we will monitor compliance throughout.

As in every election, we will share donation reports during the campaign and spending reports after the campaign, so voters can see how parties and campaigners are funded and how they spend their money.


“Anyone not yet registered to vote should apply at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote (Opens in new window) before the registration deadline on 26 November.

It only takes a few minutes to complete the application. Those who aren’t able to get to their polling station on 12 December can arrange either a postal or proxy vote.”

Information about voting at this election is available at www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter