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Rishi Sunak Announces July 4 National Election: UK at a Political Crossroads

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By Web Desk Published May 23, 2024 3 Min Read
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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a national election for July 4. He made this declaration pouring rain outside his Downing Street office, ending months of speculation about the vote. Despite trailing the Labour Party in polls, Sunak has opted for an early election, a decision seen as risky given the Conservatives’ 14-year tenure.

Amid protests and Labour anthems outside Downing Street, Sunak touted his achievements as Prime Minister and former finance minister. He framed the upcoming election as a choice between his record of stability and the uncertainty of Labour under Keir Starmer. Sunak vowed to fight for every vote, emphasizing that his leadership would safeguard Britain’s economic stability.

Conversely, he criticized Starmer for opting for easy solutions without a solid plan, predicting an uncertain future with Labour. Polls show Sunak’s Conservatives significantly behind Labour, with internal party support also waning. Relying heavily on a close circle of advisers, Sunak faces a challenging campaign.

Economic indicators such as falling inflation and growth spur Sunak’s decision to seek reelection now, despite his challenges in defining his political identity and gaining appreciation for his government’s achievements.

A UK General Election will be held on 4th July, 2024.

Today's Labour lead: 21pts

Projected result on current numbers:
Labour: 400-450 MPs
Conservative: 100-150 MPs
Liberal Democrat: 30-60 MPs
Scottish National: 15-40 MPs
Green: 1-2https://t.co/Hcc08uY2OH

— Britain Elects (@BritainElects) May 22, 2024

The Labour Party accuses the Conservatives of 14 years of economic mismanagement and instability. If Labour wins, Britain will have seen six prime ministers in just eight years, a turnover not experienced since the 1830s.

Labour expressed readiness for the election, with a campaign already in motion. Starmer initiated Labour’s campaign last week, promising to “rebuild Britain.”

Although Labour leads the Conservatives by about 20 percentage points in the polls, concerns persist about the solidity of this lead, with many voters still undecided. Sunak aims to capitalize on this uncertainty and Labour’s incomplete candidate selections.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a national election for July 4, ending months of speculation about the timing of the vote which Sunak's Conservatives are widely expected to lose after 14 years in power https://t.co/VZYCua4ETi pic.twitter.com/qFSgCk5Ffj

— Reuters (@Reuters) May 23, 2024

Sunak also hopes recent economic improvements and his immigration policy, which includes deporting illegal asylum seekers to Rwanda, might boost Conservative prospects. The first flights under this plan could start just days before the election.

While some Conservatives support the election call, others are critical, with one lawmaker labelling it “Death Wish 2024.”

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