The date of the next general election has not yet been announced. The maximum term of a UK Parliament is five years from the day on which it first met. The current Parliament first met on Tuesday 17th December 2019 and automatically dissolved on Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Polling Day would be expected to take place 25 days later, not counting weekends or any bank holidays that fall within this period.
More information on the UK parliament election will be available once the date of the election has been announced.
Security information for potential candidates
The UK government has issued a joint video regarding the safety and security of candidates for the forthcoming elections. You can view this below. It highlights where you can access relevant security advice and guidance that may be helpful to you during an election and beyond.