VOTERS in Barrow and Furness will decide who gets their endorsement today as they head to the polls.

Five candidates are in the running for the position. They are Simon Fell for the Conservatives, John Woodcock for Labour, Loraine Birchall for the Liberal Democrats, Rob O'Hara for the Green Party and Alan Piper for Ukip.

The seat has been put in the spotlight throughout the election period, with Mr Woodcock vocally expressing his opposition to Labour party leader, Jeremy Corbyn.

With BAE'S Barrow site employing some 7,500 people, Trident is undoubtedly going to be one of the key issues on the minds of voters today.

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In 2015, it was a closely fought battle. John Woodcock won with 18,320 votes but Conservative Simon Fell was close behind with 17,525.

Ukip’s Nigel Cecil came third with 5,070 votes, followed by Lib Dem Clive Peaple with 1,169 votes, the Green Party’s Robert O’Hara got 1,061 votes, and Independent candidate Ian Jackson gained 130 votes.

The turnout in the constituency was 63.56 per cent, with a total of 43,434 votes cast.

The count will take place at Barrow Town Hall, Duke Street and result is expected to be announced between 2.30-3.30am.