When is the UK general election? YourQuestions Answered | BBC News

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said the nextgeneral election will take place on 4 July.

Mr Sunak's announcement ended months ofspeculation about when the UK would go to the polls.

On day two of the election campaign, Prime MinisterRishi Sunak visited Northern Ireland while Labourleader Keir Starmer launched his party's Scottish campaign.

But why a general election now? And how can youvote? The BBC answers your questions.