British general election voting underway with Labour expected to secure big majority

An exit poll, published shortly after 10pm on Thursday, will provide the first indication of how the election has gone on a national level

Millions of people will cast their vote between 7am and 10pm (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Polling stations across Britain and Northern Ireland have opened as voters have their say at the general election after weeks of campaigning.

Millions of people 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.