Rishi Sunak grilled over election date announcement
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Rishi Sunak grilled over election date announcement
Rishi Sunak told the Commons his “working assumption” remains that a general election will take place in the second half of the year, following pressure from Sir Keir Starmer to call a poll.
Criticising the Labour leader, the prime minister said: “I must say, I thought that out of everybody he would actually be the most grateful, because he has now actually got time to come up with a plan for Britain.” Report by Covellm.
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Sir Keir Starmer has spoken with the Iranian president as part of international efforts to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East, Sky News understands. Sky News
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer warns of continued high alert for potential far-right riots in England, despite recent calm. Swift justice and police presence have deterred violence, but concerns remain for the weekend, especially with the football season starting. Nearly 500 arrests have been made, with some rioters already jailed. The unrest, sparked by a deadly knife attack, has targeted mosques and migrant facilities. Meanwhile, Northern Ireland continues to face nightly violence blamed on loyalist paramilitaries.
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Black Rod Sarah Clarke requests MPs to attend the House of Lords to hear the King's Speech. Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle leads MPs to the Lords. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer walks alongside and chats with Conservative leader Rishi Sunak.
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