Rishi Sunak will call general election for July in surprise move
SUMMARY
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to call a surprise early general election for July, senior sources told The Guardian. The announcement is anticipated today, with speculation pointing to a 4th of July election date. This follows news that inflation is under control and the economy is improving. Labour, led by Keir Starmer, holds a 20-point lead in the polls and is poised to take power after 14 years of Conservative-led government. Sunak, previously expected to call an election in the autumn, has reportedly been advised to act now due to limited economic improvements and challenges with his Rwanda deportation scheme. A Cabinet meeting and subsequent legislative "wash-up" next week suggest a July election.
