When is the UK general election? Your Questions Answered | BBC News

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the next general election will take place on 4 July. Mr Sunak's announcement ended months of speculation about when the UK would go to the polls. On day two of the election campaign, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited Northern Ireland while Labour leader Keir Starmer launched his party's Scottish campaign. But why a general election now? And how can you vote? The BBC answers your questions. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #UKGeneralElection #BBCYourQuestions #BBCNews