Election day is getting closer. The leaders have made their case during TV debates and the parties are revealing their plans in manifestosA statement published by a person or group of people, especially a political party, or a government, in which they say what their aims and policies are.

A fifth of the British population is too young to vote. But even if you cannot vote on 4 July, it is interesting to think about who you would choose if you could. After all, the 13.4 million young people under 18 will live with the results of the election for the longest.

This election is a big moment for Britain and the world. It could end 14 years of ConservativeHolding traditional values, and in a political context, favouring policies such as private ownership. rule, during which time Britain has had five prime ministersIn some countries, the leader of the nation is known as the prime minister. and left the European UnionA political and economic union of 27 countries..

Experts think that the Labour PartyThe main left-wing political party in the UK. will have a big win. One poll even suggests that Labour could have 472 MPsMembers of Parliament. MPs are elected to represent people in 650 different geographical areas.  after the vote and the Conservatives only 76.

Another party, right-wingSometimes referred to as 'conservative', this is a range of political beliefs that emphasise the value of tradition, individual freedom and responsibility, low taxes and a hands-off approach to government. Reform UKA right-wing populist party in the UK. It has support from Nigel Farage and used to be called the Brexit Party., could win between 11% and 17% of votes. The Liberal DemocratsAlso known as the Lib Dems, a liberal political party in the UK. could also gain MPs too.

It is also the biggest election in Britain's history. A record 4,515 candidates are standing for election across Britain's 650 constituenciesGeographical areas for which voters choose one politician to represent them. . They are members of 102 different parties, with 459 candidates standing as independents.

Whatever the result, it will be an election to remember. If the polls are right, Britain's politics will change hugely. If they are wrong, the shock will be even bigger.

Who would you vote for?

Vote Conservative if... you think taxesThere are three main ways for governments to obtain money: print it, borrow it or collect taxes. should be kept down, more money should be spent on defence and that some migrantsPeople who are living in a different country to the one they were born in. should be sent to RwandaA country in the centre of Africa. At least 500,000 people were killed in the appalling genocide of 1994..

Vote Labour if... you would like stronger worker's rights, more funding for the NHSThe National Health Service, the publicly funded healthcare system in the UK. The NHS was founded in 1948. and a closer relationship with the EUEuropean Union. An economic and political union of 27 countries. .

Vote Liberal Democrat if... you want to change the voting system to give smaller parties more say and and non-binarySomeone who does not identify as a boy or a girl. rights.

Vote Green if... you believe that climate change should be our biggest concern and that society should be more equal.

Vote Reform UK if... you want a harder BrexitThe UK's departure from the European Union. , strict limits on immigration and more fossil fuelsFuels made from decomposing plants and animals, including coal, natural gas and oil. These fuels release carbon dioxide, causing global warming..