Hello reader,

After six weeks of an intense, sometimes chaotic election campaign, the voters are about to make their decision. Do they extend the Tories’ hold on power after a long 14 years? Or are the opinion polls right in predicting a historic and sweeping Labour victory?

If they are, the consequences could be huge and enduring. A new government will find itself under almost instant pressure to deliver the change it promised - to bring tangible improvements and to answer some of the fundamental questions our nation has put off too long.

On Friday 5 July, I’ll be joining a panel of fellow Guardian journalists, including Hugh Muir, Gaby Hinsliff, John Crace and Zoe Williams for a special event - in person in London, but also livestreamed so that you can take part wherever you are.
Join us as we discuss and analyse the results of a momentous election - and explore what happens next.

Book your tickets here

I hope to see you there.

Jonathan Freedland
Columnist, the Guardian