Sky News Unveils Comprehensive Coverage Plan for 2024 General Election: From Polls to Projections

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Get the quickest updates, the most insightful commentary, and our prize-winning team – as the general election progresses, Sky News is your go-to for comprehensive coverage.

No matter if you're relaxing at home, on the go, or at the office, our live coverage will be available across all our platforms to ensure you get the latest updates the moment they occur.

We'll provide insightful commentary and detailed analysis to assist you in understanding important events, starting with the exit poll and continuing throughout the weekend.

What's going on, and at what time?

Thursday

Voting stations will be operational from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. During these hours, there will be no broadcasts or articles about politics or policy because of stringent reporting limitations.

Nonetheless, Sky News will continue to deliver vibrant glimpses of election day, featuring everything from political leaders voting to the cherished tradition of dogs at polling stations.

Stay tuned for real-time coverage of the election campaign as the voting day draws near.

From 9 PM on Thursday to

Lead anchor Kay Burley is set to host Election Night Live, an all-night results show, from a fully immersive 360-degree studio typically utilized by Sky Sports for programs such as Monday Night Football.

Immediately following the closure of polling stations at 10pm, Sky News will present the exit poll, offering an initial glimpse into the potential outcomes of the general election.

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Andy Burnerman, the current mayor of Greater Manchester and ex-Labour MP, will join former Scottish Conservative leader and Electoral Dysfunction celebrity, Baroness Ruth Davidson, to offer guest commentary.

Burley, set to report on her 12th UK general election, will be accompanied by Beth Rigby, Sky News' celebrated political editor, Sir Trevor Phillips, the host of our Sunday politics show, and Ed Conway, our editor specializing in economics and data.

Conway will analyze real-time election results displayed on the expansive LED floor and walls of the studio, offering innovative insights into the critical statistics and data.

The Sky News crew will guide audiences through the major outcomes during the evening, utilizing innovative technology to break down the polling data from various perspectives, providing a comprehensive overview of the events.

Additionally, the results of the exit poll and the victor in the contest for Number 10 will be unveiled using a life-sized augmented reality model of Downing Street.

Elections expert Professor Michael Thrusher will be available to provide statistical insights into the election for Sky News, continuing a tradition he has upheld since 1989.

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Friday

Starting at 7am the day following the national elections, Sophy Ridge, the main political anchor for Sky's Politics Hub show, will be broadcasting live from Westminster. She will cover all the latest updates as the election outcomes are processed and the framework for the new government is established.

Ridge will be accompanied by deputy political editor Sam Coates and Sky News contributor Adam Boulton throughout this momentous day as the country anticipates the announcement of the next prime minister.

Sky News viewers will have the earliest insight into unfolding events, as our journalists and live footage from various UK election counts capture the compelling outcomes and feature reactions from candidates spanning all political parties.

We're set for an early morning segment of Politics at Jack and Sam's, along with special episodes of Electoral Dysfunction and the Sky News Daily podcast.

What are the ways to view, stream, listen to, or keep up with this content

Everything is within your reach.

Stay updated through our website and the Sky News mobile app:

Stay tuned to our live blog for up-to-the-minute updates, comprehensive analysis, and nationwide reactions to the unfolding results and much more.

Stay updated with every development here in our Politics Hub.

As soon as the polling stations shut down, we will provide a detailed search tool for each constituency, allowing you to view the projected outcomes in your area. Throughout the evening, we will offer a live, interactive results platform, presenting both the overall trends and local results specific to your location.

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