An unexpected move; Rishi Sunak announces election in Britain

By: 600011 On: May 23, 2024, 3:09 PM

 

London: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the election in Britain. Anticipated move. Unexpectedly, the government has eight months left in office. The election has been announced. 

Elections will be held on July 4 after the King's permission to dissolve Parliament has been granted. The election was unexpectedly announced when Rishi Sunak's party, who is also of Indian origin, was lagging behind in opinion polls.

  The Rishi Sunak government had a term of office till January 2025. For the first time since 1945, elections are being held in July in Britain. Rishi Sunak, who is of Indian origin, became the Prime Minister in October 2022. Sunak responded that he was in power during the worst crisis since World War II and that he was able to strengthen the economy.