British Prime Minister suddenly announces election date

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on May 22 (local time) unexpectedly announced that the country will hold a general election on July 4. Speaking in front of his office at 10 Downing Street, Prime Minister Sunak affirmed that now is the time for Britain to choose its future.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that a general election will be held on July 4. Photo: Sky News

Prime Minister Sunak said he had informed King Charles of his election plans at Buckingham Palace; he hoped recent good economic news would give the ruling party momentum in the general election.

According to Reuters, Mr. Sunak declared that in the coming weeks, he will “fight for every vote.” With some economic benefits such as falling inflation and the economy growing at its fastest pace in nearly 3 years, Mr. Sunak believes that now is the time to take a risk and officially present his agenda for the new term to voters.

Recent opinion polls suggest the ruling Conservative Party is likely to suffer a heavy defeat. The opposition Labour Party currently has a lead of about 20% over the ruling Conservative Party. The Conservative Party is also at risk of losing votes to the Liberal Democrats and the British Reform Party.

Labour leader Keir Starmer is confident of becoming the next prime minister after a historic election defeat nearly five years ago and a chance for Labour to return to power after 14 years of unbroken Conservative rule. Mr Starmer asserted that Labour would bring economic and political stability.

KHANH MINH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/thu-tuong-anh-bat-ngo-cong-bo-ngay-bau-cu-post741190.html