UK Elections: British voters head to the polling stations

Jun 8, 2017

UK Elections: British voters head to the polling stations

Christina Tkacik 0 Comment World

Exit polls predicted major gains for the Labour party and a hung Parliament as British voters selected their new government in a general election June 8, 2017.

: BELFAST, NORTHERN IRELAND – JUNE 08: Toby, a beagle cross waits for his master outside a polling station on the Glen road on June 8, 2017 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Voting in the general election is underway with Northern Ireland candidates contesting 18 seats. Counting will take place through the night at seven count centres in the province with the first results expected at around 1am. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 08: A Graffiti piece in support of Jeremy Corbyn is painted on a hoarding board in Camden Town on June 8, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Polling stations have opened as the nation votes to decide the next UK government in a general election. (Photo by Jim Dyson/Getty Images)

: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 08: An international news reporter holds a copy of The Sun newspaper as she talks about the election on June 8, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Polling stations have opened as the nation votes to decide the next UK government in a general election. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

: LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 08: A police officer visits the polling station within a former fire station on June 8, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. Polling stations have opened as the nation votes to decide the next UK government in a general election. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JUNE 08: Ballot papers are counted during the UK Parliamentary Elections at the Emirates Arena on June 8, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. After a snap election was called, the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday following a closely fought election. The results from across the country are being counted and an overall result is expected in the early hours. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JUNE 08: Ballot papers are counted during the UK Parliamentary Elections at the Emirates Arena on June 8, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. After a snap election was called, the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday following a closely fought election. The results from across the country are being counted and an overall result is expected in the early hours. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JUNE 08: Ballot papers are counted during the UK Parliamentary Elections at the Emirates Arena on June 8, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland. After a snap election was called, the United Kingdom went to the polls yesterday following a closely fought election. The results from across the country are being counted and an overall result is expected in the early hours. (Photo by Mark Runnacles/Getty Images)

: MAIDENHEAD, ENGLAND – JUNE 08: Conservative Party leader Theresa May and husband Philip arrive at the polling station in Sonning Guide & Scout hut after casting their vote on June 8, 2017 in Sonning near Maidenhead, England. Polling stations have opened as the nation votes to decide the next UK government in a general election. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

: LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 08: Labour party leader Jeremy Corbyn casts his vote at a polling station at Pakeman Primary School on June 8, 2017 in London, England. Polling stations have opened as the nation votes to decide the next UK government in a general election. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

: GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – JUNE 08: SNP Leader Nicola Sturgeon exits after casting her vote in the general election with her husband Peter Murrel at Broomhouse Community Hall on June 8, 2017 in Glasgow, Scotland.Millions of people across the UK will cast their votes in the 2017 general election. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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