The Chancellor appeared to let slip the Prime Minister's thinking as he was grilled by the Lords Economic Affairs Committee
Britain could be set for a General Election in October, according to Jeremy Hunt. The Chancellor hinted that we could go to the polls this Autumn while talking about his financial plans.
Rishi Sunak has said before that the election will happen in the "second half of the year." He also made it clear last week that he won't do an early election on May 2. The latest we can have an election is January 2025. Speaking in front of the Lords Economic Affairs Committee, Jeremy Hunt seemed to suggest that the Prime Minister is thinking about October, The Express reports.When asked about the government's money plans, he said: "This particular spending review has to be completed before next April. If the general election is in October that will mean it's very very tight.
Mr Hunt also mentioned that if there's another big money announcement before the election, like a Budget or Autumn statement, he would like to stop fuel prices from going up again. "I hope there is another fiscal event this parliament," he added. November has always been seen as the most likely month for an election. But Thursday, October 24, just before the clocks change, could be another date to watch out for.
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