The prime minister declared in the pouring rain this afternoon that “now is the time for Britain to choose its future.”
However, those planning to watch The Killers at the O2 Arena or Megan Thee Stallion at Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and vote may face a stumbling block.
Morgan Wallen’s largest-ever UK event at Hyde Park, as well as Paloma Faith’s stadium show at Cardiff’s Utilita Arena, are also scheduled to coincide with the general election.
Comedian James Acaster, who supported Labour’s Rosie Wrighting to be elected MP in Kettering, is also performing.