Mr Sunak issued a statement outside 10 Downing Street on Wednesday evening calling a general election
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced the date of the next general election . Mr Sunak issued a statement outside 10 Downing Street on Wednesday evening saying the election will take place on Thursday, July 4.
"As I stand here as your Prime Minister, I can't help but reflect that my first proper introduction to you was just over four years ago." "Then, just as we were recovering from Covid, war returned to Europe, with Putin's invasion of Ukraine sending your energy bills spiralling.""Economic stability is the bedrock of any future success; whether that is rising wages and good jobs, investment in our public services, or the defence of the country."
"Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future, to decide whether we want to build on the progress we have made or risk going back to square one with no plan and no certainty.""The King has granted this request, and we will have a general election on July 4." "These tensions are exploited by extremists who seek to undermine our values and divide our society here at home."
"We've tackled inflation, controlled debt, cut workers' taxes, and increased the state pension by £900."
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