London , England ( CNN ) -- UK voters go to polls in general election on May 24 . Labour chasing first straight victory but British ahead in polls . Dissolution of parliament a procedural step performed by Gordon Brown . New parliament due to take office on May 6 .
UK voters go to polls in general election on May 24 . Labour chasing first straight victory but British ahead in polls . Dissolution of parliament a procedural step performed by Gordon Brown . New parliament due to take office on May 6 .