Reported 5 months ago
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak surprised his senior ministers and the country by calling a snap UK general election for July 4, catching even top officials like Jeremy Hunt unaware. Sunak's decision, presented as a fait accompli after notifying King Charles III, sparked mixed reactions within the Cabinet, with some expressing surprise and reservations while others praised the move. Sunak's close aides had been considering an early election for a while, ultimately deciding on a summer vote despite criticism and challenges ahead in the six-week campaign against the leading opposition Labour Party.
Source: YAHOO