Today the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak is expected has called a general election for 4 July in an announcement at 5pm.
The last general election was in December 2019. Since then, there have been three Prime Ministers – Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak. There have been five chancellors. There has been a global pandemic, a very high rate of inflation, Brexit, and the shortest tenure for a prime minister.
Today’s cabinet meeting
A cabinet meeting was called today for 4pm. Some ministers cancelled appointments, including TV interviews and appearances, as well as a variety of meetings. Home Office ministers’ afternoons were cleared in preparation.
Voting
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