Some MPs have questioned the Prime Minister's timings, with one calling it a 'gamble of huge proportions'
Some MPs have questioned the Prime Minister's timings, with one calling it a 'gamble of huge proportions'
Rishi Sunak announced on the steps of Downing Street on Wednesday afternoon that he will go to the country on 4th July, stating that “now is the moment for Britain to choose its future”. , its lowest level for almost three years, in an apparent boost to his claims that the economy is improving following the cost-of-living crisis.that “hardly anyone agrees with the logic” of holding the election in July, adding “It’s so crazy”.A third called the move “a mistake” and said it was “a disaster” to hold an election while the Conservatives are 20 points behind Labour in the polls.
Writing on X, former minister Tracey Crouch, who had confirmed she would be standing down, said she was feeling “quite emotional” about the election being called, adding: “I was anticipating an autumn departure from Parliament and still had important issues to raise on behalf of my constituents between now and then. I am sad that I won’t now get to do that.”
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