Rishi Sunak confirms 4 July general election

Election announcement follows inflation dropping to 2.3%

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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) has revealed that the UK's next General Election will take place on 4 July, following encouraging economic data.
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (pictured) has revealed that the UK's next General Election will take place on 4 July, following encouraging economic data.

Rishi Sunak has confirmed the next UK general election will take place on 4 July.

Speaking at a press conference outside of Number 10 Downing Street today (22 May), the prime minister said he has asked King Charles III to dissolve parliament to hold a general election on 4 July ...

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