Rishi Sunak Calls July 4 Election Amidst Controversy and Uncertainty
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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July 4, surprising many who expected it later in the year. The election will see voters choose MPs for the House of Commons, with the Conservative Party, led by Sunak, facing significant challenges from the Labour Party, which currently leads in polls. The announcement has sparked varied reactions from political leaders, with Labour's Keir Starmer and Liberal Democrat's Ed Davey welcoming the chance for change, while Nigel Farage criticized the launch.
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- Party leaders hit the road to make their pitches to voters BBC.com
- Who is Keir Starmer? The Labour Leader Who Could Become the Next U.K. Prime Minister The Wall Street Journal
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