Rishi Sunak has called a general election for the first full week of the school holidays for many parts of Scotland, including Glasgow, sparking accusations he has shown 'contempt' for Scotland.
Rishi Sunak has called a general election for the first week of the school holidays in most parts of Scotland, including Glasgow .
Pupils in England and Wales do not typically take their summer holidays until August. It is the first time since 1945 that a general election has taken place in July. READ MORE: UK General Election announced for July 4 as Rishi Sunak confirms public will go to the polls The First Minister said tonight: "This is perhaps the latest act of disrespect from a Conservative government to call an election during the Scottish summer school holidays.
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