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UK General Election

Mr Sunak was joined by Foreign Secretary David Cameron for the first time on the campaign

Flock of sheep flee as Rishi Sunak and David Cameron try to feed them

Sunak and Starmer have launched their election campaigns after the Prime Minister announced a shock July 4 poll.

Sunak tells Britain to ‘choose its future’ as he launches election campaign whilst Starmer says ‘it’s time for change’
Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer

Sunak claims 'economy has turned a corner' and 'plan is working' at first campaign rally after announcing election
Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Westminster' after drowning out speech

Prankster behind Sunak's 'Things Can Only Get Wetter' moment 'banned from Parliament' after drowning out speech
Several key seats have been labelled as potentially vulnerable in the General Election.

Key seats to watch in General Election as ‘Blue Wall’ faces onslaught from Labour and Lib Dems
Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to hold onto seats

Full list of Conservative Cabinet Ministers facing uphill battle to retain seats at General Election
Rishi Sunak

Read in full: Rishi Sunak's speech as he announces General Election

Rishi Sunak has called a general election on July 4.

Immigration, the economy and the NHS: The key issues that will dominate election battle

A damp looking Rishi Sunak walks back into No10 after announcing the General Election

Four possible outcomes for the July 4 General Election

Rishi Sunak has announced a July 4 General Election date

Rishi Sunak confirms General Election will take place on July 4: what happens next?

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Bus fare cap increase necessary to ‘balance spending’, says minister as she concedes rise will affect 'working people'

Bus fare cap increase necessary to ‘balance spending’, says minister as she concedes rise will affect 'working people'
The Prime Minister said he could not give a “cast iron guarantee” that there would not be future tax rises

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