The British Prime Minister broke with a tradition set by his recent predecessors and voted at Methodist Central Hall, near Downing Street, at around 8.15am.

Prosecutor Kevin Christie said: “As he was struck he heard a male voice shooting, ‘Respect the vote.’”

Richard Branson having a "pop" at Jeremy Corbyn over train seating shows the establishment is "absolutely petrified", the Labour leader's campaign director has said.