Key points
- Polling stations open at 7am and close at 10pm as Britain votes in General Election
- What counts as voter ID?
- Key election day timings
- Why is there no political news today?
- What is the exit poll?
- How to watch election night coverage on Sky News
In pictures: Dogs, dogs, more dogs... and a horse at polling stations
Dogs (and some other animals) across the country have been having a great time at polling stations today.
Here's a round-up of some of the best.
Liverpool polling station's 'dog of the day'
Byron the Bernedoodle was very happy to be at the polling station in Allerton Library, Liverpool.
His owner told Sky News: "He loves going in anywhere he's not normally allowed.
"They said he was the dog of the day!"
Green Party co-leader casts her vote
Carla Denyer, co-leader of the Green Party, posed for a photo outside a polling station in Bristol after casting her vote.
Chelsea Pensioners vote at Royal Hospital
Chelsea Pensioners have been pictured voting at a polling station set up in the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, central London.
The impressive retirement home for about 300 army veterans was opened in 1692.
Chelsea Pensioners are well known in the area near Sloane Square as they wear their distinctive scarlet coats when out and about.
While in the grounds of the hospital, they wear a blue uniform, fondly known as "blues" - which is what they are seen in here.
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey votes
Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey was all smiles as he and his wife, Emily Gasson, arrived at a polling station in Surbiton, southwest London, to cast their votes.
What counts as voter ID?
This is the first general election in which all voters will need to provide ID in order to cast a ballot.
There are 22 different types of ID you can use. For people without photo ID, Voter Authority Certificates are available - but you must have applied by 26 June.
Here's everything you need to know.
What ID can eligible voters use to vote in elections?
- Most forms of existing photo ID will be accepted, including:
- UK or Northern Ireland photocard driving licence (full or provisional)
- driving licence issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, the Isle of Man or any of the Channel Islands
- UK passport
- passport issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein, or a Commonwealth country
- PASS card (National Proof of Age Standards Scheme)
- Blue Badge
- biometric residence permit (BRP)
- Defence Identity Card (MOD form 90)
- national identity card issued by the EU, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein
- Northern Ireland Electoral Identity Card
- Voter Authority Certificate
- Anonymous Elector's Document
The following travel passes will also be accepted:
- older person's bus pass
- disabled person's bus pass
- Oyster 60+ card
- Freedom Pass
- Scottish National Entitlement Card (NEC)
- 60 and Over Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
- Disabled Person's Welsh Concessionary Travel Card
- Northern Ireland concessionary travel pass
Voters can still use photo ID that is out of date, as long as it still looks like them and the name is the same one used to register to vote.
What ID do you need if you're voting as someone's proxy?
You'll need to take your own ID if you're voting on someone else's behalf. You do not need to take theirs.
It's a family affair: Scottish Conservative leader brings his young children to polling station
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross was joined by his whole family to the polling station he and his wife, Krystle, voted at in Elgin.
Alastair, five, and James, three, were pictured being held by their parents outside Fogwatt Hall in Longmorn.
Scottish Labour leader joined by wife and son at polling station
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar was joined by his wife, Furheen, as they voted in Glasgow this morning.
One of their three children, son Aliyan, also joined them.
Send us your pictures of animals at polling stations
We've had photos of your dogs, cats and horses at polling stations - and we would like even more for today's general election coverage.
Any type of animal is welcome.
Include where the polling station is, the name of your pet and your name, if you wish.
Here is how to send them to us:
If you want to send us pictures and video from your mobile phone use 'Your Report' on the Sky News app.
Or send us a message on WhatsApp.
By sending us your video footage/photographs/audio you agree we can broadcast, publish and edit the material and pass it onto others for similar use in any media worldwide, without any payment being due to you. Please do not submit your contribution unless you accept this.
All dogs - big and small - welcome at polling stations
No matter how big or small, dogs are welcome at polling stations.
Some may not be allowed to go in (check at your polling station), but this Bernese mountain dog was granted entry in Oval, south London, this morning.
Elsewhere, Nala the Chihuahua chose to stand guard outside a polling station in Walthamstow while her owner, Simon, voted inside.
