Prime Minister Rishi Sunak put an end to intense speculation by announcing that the UK's general election will take place on July 4. The UK Prime Minister declared it was time for Britain to choose its future on Wednesday. Speaking from the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy evening, the Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage, confirmed the summer poll set for six weeks' time and indicated that Parliament would soon be dissolved after formally informing King Charles III of the election timeline.
Sunak who is 44 highlighted his record dating back to his tenure as finance minister during the COVID lockdowns in his pitch to voters. He reminded the electorate of his efforts to protect jobs through the furlough scheme and emphasized the "economic stability" he has brought as Prime Minister during some of the country's darkest days. "Earlier today, I spoke with His Majesty the King to request the dissolution of Parliament, and he has granted this request.
We will have a general election on the fourth of July," Sunak announced, as he stood in the pouring rain. In setting out his election platform, Rishi Sunak underscored his commitment to providing the strongest possible protection for the British people. "This hard-earned economic stability was only ever meant to be the beginning," he stated.
"The question now is who do you trust to turn that foundation into a secure future for you, your family, and our country? Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future, to d.
