U.K. Prime Minister Announces Surprise Election in July

U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces that a general election will be held in July, significantly earlier than the required deadline of January 2025. The announcement comes as a shock to many, as Sunak had previously resisted calls to specify his election plans.

Sunak's Conservative Party, which has been in power for 14 years, now faces a challenging campaign to maintain its hold on the government. Recent polls suggest that the party's popularity has waned, with the Labour Party gaining significant ground. The Prime Minister's decision. . .