After a general election in 2015 and a referendum in 2016 to decide whether we would leave the EU, we have another general election on June 8.

Prime Minister Theresa May called for the snap election on April 18 citing that Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.

Despite repeatedly saying she was against the idea of an early vote, following the Easter break she made a shock announcement on the steps of Downing Street.

“I have only recently and reluctantly come to this conclusion but now I have concluded it is the only way to guarantee certainty for the years ahead,” she said.

She explained the decision was her way of asking the British people to put faith in her as her party tries to negotiate trade deals for the country after we leave the EU.

When is the 2017 general election?

The UK general election will take place on June 8 2017. Parliament broke up on May 3 to allow just over a month of full campaigning.

Can I watch the general election on TV?

Yes, it will be widely broadcast across most TV networks on the day.

BBC One and the BBC News channel will have rolling coverage from 9:55pm on the night as the results come in and continue into Friday morning.

Channel 4 will also be broadcasting their Alternative Election Night show. Presented by Jeremy Paxman, David Mitchell and Richard Osman from 9pm, the show will continue into the morning.

When will the results for the general election be out?

The final results will be confirmed sometime on Friday morning (June 9) but the exit poll at 10pm will give us the first indication of what has happened. If there is a Conservative landslide the final result could be in around 3 or 4am.

What time do the polling stations close?

The polling stations open at 7am and voting stops at 10pm sharp. Counting will begin immediately after that.

Where is my nearest polling station?

If you are registered to vote, your polling card will tell you the location of your polling station.

If you’ve lost your polling card or just want to check where your nearest polling station is, all you need to do is enter your postcode on the Where Do I Vote? website.

Who is my MP?

Since the start of the campaign there have been no MPs, only candidates. Our unique constituency guide - Find Your Seat - gives you a wealth of information about your constituency, to help you make an informed choice.

Simply enter your postcode and you'll get a range of crucial information before you cast your vote at your polling station – such as who is standing, and who is likely to win.

Who should I vote for?

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That’s for you to decide. If you’re unsure, it might help to ask questions based on how you feel about various key policies. The results may indicate which party best represents your views.

You can do this here.

What are the odds for the general election 2017?

The Conservatives remain the favourites, but talk of a landslide victory for Theresa May has lost traction over the past few weeks.

We have a guide to the main odds here.

What do the opinion polls say?

A range of pollsters are publishing regular snapshots of opinion, most easily tracked through Twitter - including YouGov here and ComRes here. However, remember these polls are not gospel and should be taken with a pinch of salt.

In 2015 the gap between Labour and the Conservatives was between 0 and 6% but the Conservatives performed much better than expected.