UK voters go to polls in general election on May 6 . Labour chasing fourth straight victory but with a huge lead over the Tories, who are struggling badly and have been hit by infighting among their MPs. `` They are allowed access to Parliament for just a few days to remove papers and equipment from their offices . Dissolution of parliament a procedural step performed by Queen Elizabeth II . New parliament due to take office on May 24 .
UK voters go to polls in general election on May 6 . Labour chasing fourth straight victory but with a huge lead over the Tories, who are struggling badly and have been hit by infighting among their MPs. Dissolution of parliament a procedural step performed by Queen Elizabeth II . New parliament due to take office on May 24 .