The people of UK are going to the polls for the country's third general election since 2015. /Getty Images

This is the first UK general election in December since 1923. Polling stations across the country opened on Thursday at 7 a.m. GMT amid cold weather. /Getty Images

Anyone aged 18 or older who is either a British citizen or qualifying citizen of the Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland is eligible to vote, provided that they have registered. /Getty Images

Counting will begin straight away after the polls close at 10 p.m. GMT, with most results expected early on Friday morning. /Getty Images