London, May 23 -- Voters will head to the polls later for the European Parliament elections.
Seventy-three members, known as MEPs, will be elected in nine constituencies in England, and one each in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Each region has a different number of representatives based on its population - ranging from three MEPs in the North East and Northern Ireland to 10 MEPs in the South East.
Polling stations in the UK are open from 07:00 until 22:00 BST.
Results will not be announced until all EU nations have voted over the next three days - with the voting process completed by 22:00 BST on Sunday 26 May.
Voters must be registered to vote, be 18 years old or over on 23 May, be a British, Irish or qualifying Commonwealth ...