There’s less than 5 minutes to go until polls close in the two by-elections we're covering tonight.
At 22:00 GMT strict rules for broadcasters will be lifted.
The BBC, like other media outlets, is not allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues while polls are open. We are required by electoral law to adopt a code of practice, ensuring fairness between candidates, and that is particularly important on polling day.
Coverage of what is happening on the day is usually restricted to uncontroversial factual accounts, such as the appearance of politicians - and dogs - at polling stations, or the weather.
Stay with us as we get ready to bring you all the latest.
By the way, what is a by-election?
A by-election is the process for electing a new Member of Parliament when a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant outside a general election.
This can happen, for example, when an MP dies or resigns, or is convicted of a serious criminal offence. In today’s elections, one seat is being contested due to a resignation, and the other as a result of a recall petition.
A by-election does not have to take place if an MP changes political party. During the period before the vote while the seat is empty, an MP of the same party in a neighbouring constituency manages constituency matters.
Who’s standing in Kingswood?
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Moving onto the Kingswood by-election. Currently, the Tories have a majority of 11,220 in the seat on the northern outskirts of Bristol.
This by-election was sparked when Conservative Chris Skidmore stood down from his seat in protest at the government's energy plans. Here are a list of the candidates:
The Wellingborough by-election was prompted by Tory MP Peter Bone's suspension from the House of Commons for six weeks. The Tories have a majority of 18,540 in this seat - here are the candidates:
Nick the Flying Brick, Monster Raving Loony
Ana Gunn, Liberal Democrats
Ben Habib, Reform UK
Helen Harrison, Conservative
Ankit Love Jknpp Jay Mala Post-Mortem, Independent
Gen Kitchen, Labour
Alex Merola, Britain First
Will Morris, Green
Andre Pyne-Bailey, Independent
Marion Turner-Hawes, Independent
Kevin Watts, Independent
Note: The first candidate's surname is listed as Brick, hence he appears first in the alphabetical list.
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Not long now until polls close
There’s less than 5 minutes to go until polls close in the two by-elections we're covering tonight.
At 22:00 GMT strict rules for broadcasters will be lifted.
The BBC, like other media outlets, is not allowed to report details of campaigning or election issues while polls are open. We are required by electoral law to adopt a code of practice, ensuring fairness between candidates, and that is particularly important on polling day.
Coverage of what is happening on the day is usually restricted to uncontroversial factual accounts, such as the appearance of politicians - and dogs - at polling stations, or the weather.
Stay with us as we get ready to bring you all the latest.
By the way, what is a by-election?
A by-election is the process for electing a new Member of Parliament when a seat in the House of Commons becomes vacant outside a general election.
This can happen, for example, when an MP dies or resigns, or is convicted of a serious criminal offence. In today’s elections, one seat is being contested due to a resignation, and the other as a result of a recall petition.
A by-election does not have to take place if an MP changes political party. During the period before the vote while the seat is empty, an MP of the same party in a neighbouring constituency manages constituency matters.
Who’s standing in Kingswood?
Moving onto the Kingswood by-election. Currently, the Tories have a majority of 11,220 in the seat on the northern outskirts of Bristol.
This by-election was sparked when Conservative Chris Skidmore stood down from his seat in protest at the government's energy plans. Here are a list of the candidates:
Read here for a full and detailed list of each candidate
Candidates standing in Wellingborough
The Wellingborough by-election was prompted by Tory MP Peter Bone's suspension from the House of Commons for six weeks. The Tories have a majority of 18,540 in this seat - here are the candidates:
Note: The first candidate's surname is listed as Brick, hence he appears first in the alphabetical list.
Read here for a full detailed list on each candidate
Voting closing in two key by-elections
Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of two by-elections taking place today.
Both are in Conservative-held seats - Kingswood, near Bristol, and Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.
The polls are due to close at 22:00 GMT. So, stay with us for rolling coverage from the counts into the night.