Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has requested permission from King Charles to dissolve parliament for his first general election as monarch. The highly anticipated general election is set to take place on July 4.
With general elections being a major event on the TV calendar, broadcasters have started revealing their lineup for the night. In 2019, Huw Edwards led the 11-hour TV marathon, attracting a staggering 4.26 million viewers. However, since leaving the broadcaster, speculation has been rife about who will take his place. While no official confirmation has been made, Laura Kuenssberg and Clive Myrie are the frontrunners for the role.
Channel 4 has announced that Emily Maitlis will be the face of their general election coverage. The 53-year-old will host the special alongside news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy. Krishnan expressed his excitement, stating, “I think this is going to be one of those rare election nights we remember for decades, so I hope viewers will enjoy spending it with us.” Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart will also provide their unique analysis throughout the night. Additionally, viewers can expect appearances from popular Gogglebox stars.
Kay Burley, the renowned news anchor, will be covering Election Night Live on July 4. This marks her twelfth UK general election. Joining her will be political editor Beth Rigby, Sir Trevor Phillips, and data and economics editor Ed Conway. The team will utilize new technology and a 360-degree immersive studio, typically used by Sky Sports, to provide viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the polling data and key results.
By signing up, you consent to us using your information to provide tailored content and improve our understanding of your preferences. This may include advertisements from us and third parties. You can unsubscribe at any time. News anchor Kay Burley will be covering Election Night Live on July 4, which will mark her twelfth UK general election. The 63-year-old will be joined by political editor Beth Rigby, Sir Trevor Phillips, and data and economics editor Ed Conway throughout the show. During the special, the team will be taking Sky News viewers through the key results as they make use of new technology to explain the polling data from every angle, offering viewers the full story of the night. Election Night Live will be presented from a 360-degree immersive studio which is usually used by Sky Sports shows.
It’s still uncertain who will be hosting ITV’s election night coverage in July, but there’s a possibility that Tom Bradby could be leading the way. The 57-year-old was the face of ITV’s election night in 2019, which drew in 1.4 million viewers, making it the second most-watched broadcaster, just behind the BBC, as reported by MailOnline.
Back in 2015, viewers witnessed Tom Bradby being joined by Robert Peston and Allegra Stratton, while George Osborne and Ed Balls provided commentary from the studio. The upcoming UK general election is scheduled for July 4.
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