British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July 4. Labour Party leader Keir Starmer is highly likely to replace Sunak.
, the governing political party is able to call an election at any point but must do so at least once every five years. Sunak would have had to hold an election by the end of January 2025.
Sunak might be hoping for the short-lived English summer shine to boost his prospects. Unfortunately for him, the odds of Sunak remaining prime minister and his Conservative Party retaining its majority aren’t good. In a fitting metaphor for the polling data, Sunak was drenched by rain as he spoke from the Downing Street podium on Wednesday. Adding to Sunak’s wet malaise was the blaring noise of “Things Can Only Get Better,” played by protesters outside the gates of his residence.
Sunak is likely to center the Conservatives’ campaign on three main concerns: immigration, the economy, and national security. On immigration, Sunak will draw heavy attention to Starmer’s opposition to his Rwanda migrant-holding policy. This involves relocating asylum-seekers who enter the U.K. illegally to Rwanda while their applications are considered. The policy is intended to deter illegal migration to the U.K. in recognition of significant public concern over this topic. With the U.K.
The top line, however, is clear. Sunak is almost certainly soon headed out of government, and Starmer is almost certainly headed in.
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