Watch: Rishi Sunak announces July 4 general election date after months of denial
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today (22 May) announced the date of the next UK general election after months of speculation.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has today (22 May) announced the date of the next UK general election after months of speculation.