Rishi Sunak has seized the opportunity to call early elections in the UK, amid a drop in inflation. The British Prime Minister announced that the general elections would be held on July 4, hoping to clear up political doubts and end the Tory government’s long reign. However, his move comes as economic data for the UK is not as positive as expected, with inflation at 2.3% and a meager 0.6% growth in the first quarter.
Sunak’s team has warned that there is no room for a new tax cut before the end of the year. The Prime Minister called an urgent meeting to inform his government of the decision to hold early elections. Sunak delivered a speech outside Downing Street, acknowledging the challenges the country faces, including war in Ukraine, and positioning himself as the best choice for its future.
However, he faces an uphill battle against Keir Starmer, who has focused on economic stability and moderate policies to attract voters. Starmer has worked to reshape Labour Party image by moving it towards center-left policies away from far-left Corbyn era. He conveyed message of economic responsibility and stability appealing wide range of voters.
As election campaign heats up both Sunak and Starmer are making their cases to British public. Sunak’s background as a technocrat with ties to Indian wealth contrasts with Starmer’s focus on economic stability and political moderation. The future of UK government hangs in balance as voters prepare to head to polls.
