May 22, 2024 11:25 PM

UK PM Rishi Sunak calls surprise election on July 4

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a surprise general election on July 4 in a statement outside Downing Street on Wednesday.   In a post on X, Rishi Sunak said, These uncertain times call for a clear plan and bold action to chart a course to a secure future." "You must choose in this election who has that plan and who is prepared to take that bold action to secure a better future for our country and our children," he added.   Sunak was required to hold a vote by January 2025 and...