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What to expect when you’re expecting … a new government

What we know so far and what to look out for.


Today the country heads to the polls to decide who will be in government for the next five years.

Hannah Barnes, associate editor, is joined by Rachel Cunliffe, associate political editor, and senior data journalist to go through the key timings and processes of the day, what we know so far and what to look out for.

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