Rishi Sunak rules out general election on 2 May

Thursday, 14 March 2024
Rishi Sunak has ruled out holding a general election on 2 May following speculation the prime minister could choose to go to the polls early.

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Rishi Sunak rules out a May 2nd election as he appeared on ITV West Country on Thursday. The prime minister says "there's not going to be a general election on that day, but when there is a general election what actually matters is the choice at that election". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook...

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