Rishi Sunak announces UK general election for Thursday 4 July

Rishi Sunak, aiming for a fifth term for the Conservatives, surprised many by calling an early UK general election for July 4th.

Despite Labour’s leads in opinion polls, Sunak pledged to “fight for every vote.”

The announcement, made outside 10 Downing Street amidst rain, diverged from expectations of an autumn poll. Sir Keir Starmer of Labour emphasized the need for change away from “Tory chaos.”

With Parliament set to suspend, outstanding legislation faces a tight deadline. Sunak’s decision drew confusion among Tories, some questioning the timing amidst signs of economic recovery, the BBC reported.

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