The next UK General Election has been announced by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, and is set to take place on Thursday 4 July. But what exactly happens in a General Election, and what happens afterwards? In this episode, our political experts from the School of Social Sciences, Dr Tom Caygill and Dr Matthew Mokhefi-Ashton break down the entire process.

Listen as they explain how political parties campaign to win our votes, how voting works, and how a new government is formed once elected. Join us as we explore constituencies, voting systems, and exit polls, and gain a deeper understanding of how the people who lead the country come into power.