text: 2 June 2017 Last updated at 08:09 BST
  Although kids aren't able to vote, the decisions made in the election will have a big impact on the lives of all children across the country.
  But with so many different political parties competing with each other, we're giving you the lowdown on the main ones.
  Find out all you need to know about the Labour Party in Newsround's 60-second guide.
target: There's a general election coming up on 8 June, when adults will vote to decide who will run the UK.