"PM Sunak Projects UK General Election for Late 2024 Amidst Political Pressure"
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has indicated that the next general election is expected to occur in the second half of 2024, deviating from the traditional May or June timeline. Opposition leaders, including Labour's Keir Starmer, have criticized this decision, with Starmer accusing Sunak of "squatting" in Downing Street and delaying necessary change. The Labour Party, which has been leading in polls, and the Liberal Democrats are urging for an earlier election date, while Sunak emphasizes his commitment to managing the economy and addressing issues such as illegal migration.