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Elections in United Kingdom
constitutional monarchy
Elections in United Kingdom: the next vote, who holds power now, and the country's election history. Head of government is Keir Starmer; the system of government is constitutional monarchy.
Next election
date to be confirmed
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Keir Starmer live
Head of government - Labour Party
In office since
5 July 2024
Party
Labour Party
Head of state
Charles III
Region
Europe
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Next election
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Government
constitutional monarchy
Capital
London
Population
67 326 569
Country facts
Legislature
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Established
1801
Currency
pound sterling
Official language
English
Capital
London
Region
Europe
Area
242,495 km2
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Election history
4 July 2024parliamentary
United Kingdom general election
12 December 2019parliamentary
United Kingdom general election
turnout 67.3%
8 June 2017parliamentary
United Kingdom general election
turnout 68.7%
7 May 2015parliamentary
United Kingdom general election
turnout 66.1%
6 May 2010parliamentary
United Kingdom general election
turnout 65.1%
Presidential winner & turnout from Wikidata; parliamentary winners omitted (Wikidata data unreliable).
Power transferspeacefulcontestedirregular
2024 - Rishi Sunak Keir Starmer
peaceful - no coup recorded
2022 - Liz Truss Rishi Sunak
peaceful - no coup recorded
2022 - Boris Johnson Liz Truss
peaceful - no coup recorded
2019 - Theresa May Boris Johnson
peaceful - no coup recorded
2016 - David Cameron Theresa May
peaceful - no coup recorded
2010 - Gordon Brown David Cameron
peaceful - no coup recorded
Classification: Powell & Thyne Coup d'Etat Dataset, where available.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next election in United Kingdom?
The date of the next election has not yet been confirmed.
Who is the current leader of United Kingdom?
The head of government is Keir Starmer (Labour Party).
When was the last election in United Kingdom?
The most recent was the United Kingdom general election on 4 July 2024.
What type of government does United Kingdom have?
United Kingdom is a constitutional monarchy.
Profile from Wikidata - updated 2026-07-02.