Voting for the general election is underway to elect new parliament in Britain  Polling will close at 10 pm local time.

A snap general election was called to break the Brexit deadlock that has gripped Britain ever since the 2016 referendum vote to leave the European Union, EU.

A total of 3,322 candidates are contesting the 650 seats of Parliament this year. Britain’s impending exit from the EU played a key role in the campaign this time.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson from the Conservative party has called for a big majority so that he can swiftly pull Britain out of the EU next month.

On the other hand, the main opposition Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn promises a new referendum on Brexit as well as a re-nationalisation of utilities.