General Election 2024: Prospective parliamentary candidates selected

Candidates chosen following 2023 Periodic Review of Westminster constituencies

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The United Kingdom will hold its first national election in almost five years on December 12, 2024. Prospective parliamentary candidates have now been selected for all 650 constituencies in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The selection process has been overseen by the Electoral Commission, the independent body responsible for regulating elections in the UK. Candidates have been selected by local party members through a variety of methods, including open primaries, closed primaries and selection committees.

The 2024 General Election is expected to be one of the most closely fought in recent history. The Conservative Party, Labour Party and Liberal Democrats are all expected to field strong candidates, and there is a possibility that the Scottish National Party and Plaid Cymru could make significant gains.

The outcome of the election will have a major impact on the future of the UK. The winning party will be responsible for forming a new government and setting the country's agenda for the next five years.