European Elections 2019: Polls Show Brexit Party Ahead As Voting Begins

Polls are open across the UK as people head to cast their ballot in the European elections.

In a sign that establishment parties are falling behind across the continent, the Conservatives are expected to fall to their lowest ever vote share since they formed in 1834.

The polling average shows Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party is set to gain the most votes in the UK, currently on 35.3%, ahead of the two major parties.

Labour is on 16.8%, with the Tories at 10%.

The Liberal Democrats are also polling ahead of the Conservatives, on 16.3%.

Useful Information

If you’re still undecided, here is a rundown of what each of the parties are promising.

 

And if you’re curious about what you’re voting for, find out what MEPs do here.

UK voters will be joined by The Netherlands on Thursday, while the rest of Europe will cast their vote over the next three days.

Polling stations will be open until 10pm today.