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General election called for 4 July
Many have speculated that positive inflation numbers have contributed to Sunak’s decision for a summer election. Earlier today it was announced that inflation fell to 2.3% in April, down from 3.2% in March.
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Prime minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that a general election will take place on Thursday 4 July.
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