UK general election polls open as millions of voters make their final decision

The polling stations open at 7am as the latest polls suggested Labour is on course for a big win

Rishi Sunak announcing the July 4 poll in the rain on Downing Street (Lucy North/PA)

Irish Independent Newsdesk

UK party leaders have put their closing arguments to the public as the country goes to the polls on Thursday to end six weeks of campaigning.

Millions of people across the UK will cast their vote between 7am and 10pm, with opinion polls suggesting Labour is on course to secure a big majority in the House of Commons and form a new government.