General Election 2024

Read the latest academic insights and information about the 2024 UK general election.

General Election Hub

The UK general election will take place on 4 July 2024.

Read the latest news stories and expert commentary from our academics, plus information for staff and students.

Our expert guide

In the media

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One political party is dominating social media - but it's not the one spending the most

Professor Kate Dommett, from the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University, looks at how Reform is far outperforming the other parties in terms of social media interactions, despite being one of the "smallest and least formally organised".

Read on Sky News

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Young people are less likely to vote – here’s how to help get your friends to the ballot box

Voter turnout rates have always been lower among young people compared to older people. Dr Christine Huebner, Lecturer in Quantitative Social Sciences, University of Sheffield, looks at how you can help change that.

Read on The Conversation

The Green party’s plans aren't perfect but they offer a much needed attempt at climate leadership

Richard Sulley, Senior Research Fellow in Sustainability for the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures at the University of Sheffield, looks at how climate action is woven throughout the Green party's manifesto.

Read on The Conversation

What the Tory betting scandal tells us about the UK’s problem with gambling

Professor Elizabeth Goyder from the University's School of Medicine and Population Health reveals what recent political betting scandals tell us about wider public attitudes towards gambling.

Read on The Daily Star

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What impact do young voters have?

Professor Matthew Flinders, Founding Director of the Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics at the University of Sheffield, explains how much of an impact students returning home will have on voting numbers.

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Starmer’s Labour has one vital strength: a shadow cabinet with real government experience

Professor Andrew Hindmoor, co-director of the Sheffield Political Economy Research Institute at the University, looks at how an incoming Labour cabinet will have the advantage of previous ministerial experience to call upon.

Read on The Guardian

Election information

Expert guide

University of Sheffield academics are available to share their expertise on matters related to the upcoming General Election 2024.

Read our expert guide

Contact the University of Sheffield's Media Team

Photo ID for voting

All polling stations now require voters to show photo ID before voting in person. The guide below provides information on what forms of ID are accepted, and how you can apply for a voter authority certificate free of charge if you need one.

Photo ID you will need to vote

Information for staff and students

The University and Sheffield Students' Union have compiled information about the general election for staff and students.

Read the University's general election guidance (staff login required)

A general election has been called - what does it mean for influencing policy?

Sheffield Students' Union general election webpage