The British Parliament was dissolved at midnight last night, marking the start of the five-week campaign period leading up to the general election on July 4. As the clock struck one minute past midnight, all 650 seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) became vacant, officially commencing the electoral process.
The election is expected to bring the Labour Party back to power after 14 years of Conservative rule. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s election announcement, made amidst a heavy downpour, has been seen by many as a shaky start to the campaign.