Rishi Sunak's Remarks Spark Speculation on Potential Summer General Election

Wednesday, 22 May 2024, 12:51

Chancellor Rishi Sunak's recent comments during PMQs have fueled rumors of a summer general election, hinting at the possibility without ruling it out. The speculation arises after the Conservative Party faced significant losses in the recent local elections, raising questions about the government's future electoral strategies.

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Rishi Sunak Refuses to Rule Out Summer General Election - Video

'Spoiler alert, there is going to be a general election in the second half of this year,' says Rishi Sunak in a response to a question during PMQs from the SNP's Stephen Flynn. Sunak declined to rule out a summer date after Flynn insisted the prime minister respond to the 'speculation' surrounding an early election. The Conservatives suffered heavy losses at the local elections in England earlier in May. The party lost 515 councillors, ceded control of 10 councils and was defeated in the West Midlands and the York and North Yorkshire mayoral contests.

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