People living in the Greater Manchester constituency of Makerfield will shortly head to the polls to elect their new MP.
More than 30 polling stations across the parliamentary constituency will open at 07:00 BST. close at 22:00, after which the count will take place. The result is expected early on Friday.
There are 14 candidates standing in the by-election, which was triggered by the resignation of Labour MP Josh Simons.
It is one of three Westminster by-elections taking place, with voters in the Scottish constituencies of Arbroath. Broughty Ferry and Aberdeen South also heading to the polls after their MPs stood down to take up posts as MSPs following May's Holyrood elections.
Voters have been reminded to bring a valid form of identification with them.
A passport, driving licence, bus pass, blue badge and a voter authority certificate are all accepted.
The full list of candidates for the Makerfield by-election (in alphabetical order by surname) are:
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