Reported 12 months ago
In the upcoming UK general election on July 4, polls continue to show that the ruling Conservative Party led by Prime Minister Sounak is significantly behind the main opposition Labour Party, facing a predicted disastrous defeat. The possibility of Labour securing over 400 seats, a historic victory, is high, potentially leading to the return of Labour to Downing Street. This political gamble by Sounak, where the Conservatives might fall to around 100 seats, risks making him the first sitting UK Prime Minister to lose seats. The uncertainty surrounding the election is exacerbated by the participation of Brexit champion Farage with the far-right 'Reform UK' party, adding to the Conservatives' challenges. Sounak's decision to hold the election early has been seen as a risky move, with economic conditions and recent tax policies not favoring the Conservative Party, especially after the Bank of England's decision to potentially lower interest rates in August, signaling a possible end to the Conservative reign.
Source: YAHOO