(Agency) In London, Britain, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced the election date early from Downing Street in London. Britain will vote for the general election on July 4. However, some time ago, Sunak talked about holding general elections in the second half of the year.
This is seen as a risky strategy for his Conservative Party as it lags behind in opinion polls. Former investment banker and finance minister Rishi Sunak took over as prime minister less than two years ago. Both the parties have started campaigning after the announcement of election.
Rishi Sunak and his Conservative Party accused the Labor Party of raising taxes if they came into government. He said that Britain was not safe in Labour's hands because of a lack of planning. However, the opposition has denied the Labor Party government's allegations.
On the other hand, the Labor Party has accused the government of 14 years of economic mismanagement, disorganized administration and leaving the people in dire straits.
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he has set July 4 as the date for the election so people can decide whether they want to build on the progress the country has made or go back to the status quo.
Sunak said the country's economy is now growing faster than France, Germany and the USA, with inflation normalised. This development shows that his government's plans and priorities are working.
The inflation rate in Britain was 2.3 percent during April, which is the lowest level since June 2021 in the last three years. Earlier in March 2024, the inflation rate here was 3.2 percent. According to the National Statistical Office, inflation eased in April due to a sharp fall in household bills.
