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UK election called for 4 July – what happens next?

On a rainy afternoon in London, an increasingly damp Rishi Sunak confirmed what many had been speculating for most of the day in a speech outside 10 Downing Street – that the UK is heading for an election earlier than anticipated. Here’s what to expect in the weeks ahead.

The Conversation

Keir Starmer accuses SNP of 'gesture politics' and likens them to Tories

KEIR Starmer has accused the SNP of “gesture politics” and likened them to the Tories...

The National (Scotland)

Cringing in the rain: soggy Rish! kickstarts his farewell tour

‘My plan is working,’ mumbled the PM, his suit drenched, his speech in rags, as Steve Bray cranked up the D:Ream

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Things can only get wetter: D:Ream song drowns out Sunak’s damp election announcement

PM makes announcement to sound of song synonymous with Labour’s 1997 election landslide

The Guardian - UK

Rishi Sunak’s election call means he thought the worst was yet to come

The polls show no sign of narrowing and insiders believe an IMF warning of a £30bn hole in the finances was weighing heavy

The Guardian - UK

Rain-soaked Sunak Makes UK Election Gamble

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak emerged from 10 Downing Street into the grey English drizzle late on Wednesday afternoon and finally announced what Britons have long wanted to know.

International Business Times

Rishi Sunak drowned out by protesters playing 'Things Can Only Get Better' as he announces snap election

One Liberal Democrat source joked ‘things will only get wetter’ as the Prime Minister was drenched outside Downing Street

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The Guardian view on the general election: countdown to a reckoning that is overdue

Editorial: The prime minister has run out of road and is left defending a thin legacy against the prospect of regime change

The Guardian - UK

How the polls look for the SNP, Alba and the Greens

As in 2017, have the SNP just been caught out by a surprise General Election announcement at the worst conceivable moment?

The National (Scotland)

Polling guru John Curtice’s general election prediction for ‘brave or foolhardy’ Rishi Sunak

Polling guru John Curtice gives his views on Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer’s chances in the general election on 4 July

The Independent UK

John Swinney accuses Downing Street of ‘contempt for Scots' over election date

THE First Minister has accused Downing Street of showing “contempt” for the Scottish people over the choice of date for the next General…

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak gave 'gift to SNP' with timing of General Election, pollster says

RISHI Sunak has handed a “gift to the SNP” with the timing of the General Election, a pollster has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak's summer election gamble: why is he going for July 4?

Summer rather than autumn points to damage limitation with Tories still far behind in the polls

Evening Standard

Can I still vote in the July general election if I am on holiday?

Rishi Sunak has called a summer election - but many people will be jetting off on their holidays by then

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Police ban man behind viral 'Things Can Only Get Better' moment from Parliament

As Rishi Sunak made his speech - in the pouring rain - Steve Bray could be heard blaring the 1993 hit.

The Independent UK

A UK election has been called for the first time in five years. Here’s what you need to know

On July 4, the United Kingdom will hold its first election in five years in a country reeling from the cost-of-living crisis, the fallout from Israel-Hamas conflict and deep divisions over how to deal with migrants and asylum seekers crossing the English Channel from Europe on small inflatable boats

International Business Times

UK General Election: What Happens Next?

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July 4, teeing up a battle between his ruling Conservatives and the main opposition Labour party.

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak’s speech in full as prime minister announces a general election for July

Rishi Sunak has called a surprise general election for July 4

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The Guardian - UK

UK’s summer election: what effect will the timing have on voters?

Street campaigners will welcome a July poll – and Rishi Sunak may be hoping for a Euro 2024 and Wimbledon feelgood factor

The National (Scotland)

Douglas Ross asks Unionists to vote tactically for Tories at General Election

SCOTTISH Tory leader Douglas Ross has urged Unionists to vote tactically for his party after the next General Election was set for July ...

The National (Scotland)

The reason why General Elections are held on Thursdays in the UK

Prime Minster Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK’s next General Election will take place on Thursday, July 4 ...

The Independent UK

King Charles to dissolve parliament for his first general election as monarch

King Charles will dissolve parliament on May 30 for a July 4 general election

The Independent UK

General Election 2024: What are the key Labour and Conservative manifesto policies?

Rishi Sunak has called a snap general election for July

The National (Scotland)

What the polls say in Scotland as UK General Election announced for July 4

RISHI Sunak has called a General Election – with the country set to go to the polls on July 4...

The Guardian - UK

Trailing Tories decide this is as good as their prospects will get

Fall in inflation hasn’t eased mistrust over economy, while Starmer leads polling on who will make better PM

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