Britons to go to parliamentary elections on July 4

(Patria) - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced yesterday that parliamentary elections will be held on July 4, earlier than expected.

After 14 years of Conservative rule, it is almost certain that the Labour Party will win, Hina reports.

Ending months of speculation about when he would call the elections, Sunak announced from Downing Street that the elections would be held in early July, which could prove to be a risky strategy given that his party is trailing behind Labour in the polls.

"Now is the moment for the UK to choose its future. We will have a general election on July 4," Sunak said.

Not only is Sunak going into the elections with a large deficit in the polls behind Labour, but he is almost isolated from parts of his party and increasingly dependent on a small team of advisors who will guide him through what could be a ruthless campaign.

However, he assessed that the risk is worth it given some positive economic trends, such as falling inflation and the fastest economic growth in three years. This is precisely the agenda he will present to voters in the fight for a new mandate.

The former investment banker and finance minister took the prime minister's seat just under two years ago and has since failed to clearly define what he stands for. At the same time, he is increasingly frustrated because his successes, as he sees them, are not appreciated.

Both parties are firmly at their starting positions for the campaign, primarily regarding the economy and defense.

Sunak and his government accuse Labour of raising taxes immediately if they win power and of not guaranteeing people's safety in an increasingly dangerous world because they have no plan.

Labour, on the other hand, retaliates with accusations of poor economic management during all 14 years of Conservative rule and claims that people are worse off.

If Labour wins, Great Britain – once known for its political stability – will have six prime ministers in eight years, the first time since the 1830s.

Labour emphasizes that they are more than ready for the elections and that the country "is crying out for a general election."