Rishi Sunak Calls Shock General Election On 4th Of July | This Morning

In a stunning move, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for a snap general election to be held on July 4th, 2024 - a day that coincides with American Independence Day. Sunak claimed the early election was necessary to "secure a renewed mandate" after taking over as PM last year following Liz Truss's brief tenure.
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[@jujutrini8412]

I don’t understand why some people think being under an umbrella is a negative. Weirdos.

[@diogocosta1491]

It is weird someone with great interest in the election result define its date.

[@veemacks7255]

I guess he wanted to plan a nice long holiday in July.

[@petermizon4344]

DOIN IT THIS EARLY ITS PUTTING US ALL OUT OF THIS 14:YEAR MISERY

[@chrispulsin5431]

The kid Rish took an absolute soaking yesterday x

[@Tom_murray89]

It didn't make him look good at all

[@Befeelinandgivingoodenergies]

I think the chart topping D:ream song is being used in the wrong way but hopefully it might climb the charts again you never know

[@DanielHayes85]

A wet priminister just like a wet party!

[@shikb]

Maybe because I’m not British, I don’t understand why he didn’t just hold his own umbrella?

[@melissarandle2191]

Love Sonya!! 😂

[@petersbawa]

Wally with a brolly is insane 😭😭

[@mr.thegreat557]

ITV will make no attempt to disguise the fact the channel is pro Labour.

[@MrJacksparrow07]

They have no obligations to be impartial

[@sharonyu6365]

I don't think this is shocking. The deadline of General Election in UK is October this year.

[@dominokid7996]

Hope labour get in, more benefits and mosques please

[@mr.thegreat557]

And terrorist attacks.

[@jakehowie442]

Conservatives allowing it too!

[@jendrizzyy]

Rather that than this horrible party tbh

[@jonjohnson2844]

I don't think it could have gone any better for him, and there's no /s

[@user-mq4hr1ly4b]

not really a shock

[@Wandera1970]

The final version was finished on 4 July 1776 and the colonies declared themselves no longer part of the British Empire.. Why July the 4th??? Any day but that one. Are We british or american puppets??

[@JamJam0189]

Because it's a Thursday and it's not during summer holidays for schools but is during Scottish summer holidays and they don't like them according to the SNP.

[@Wandera1970]

@@JamJam0189 ok fair enough.

[@eriktopolsky8531]

British DECLINE is gradual, but constant and consisten, by the time your kids have grown up it is completelly different country in negative sence, there is no stopping of this decline in sight

[@drasticplasticaustin]

I think Soggy is one hundred per cent appropriate. This Nation is in a dog's puddle

[@alwy2024]

Rishi is brilliant, his decision for early election proofs he is extraordinary.He will be leading soon, i think about future,and i believe him from last few months as PM to get back the economy, NHS stability, energy crisis etc

[@JD-bn2ch]

Sunak already washed up! LOL!

[@ericavanarkel1504]

I'v

[@bexh6606]

I want reform but will vote for Rishi to keep the lefty Lucy's out.

[@chrispulsin5431]

Wind your neck in and get back to work

[@san-chil]

What's wrong with getting wet in rain? It can be fun !!!! Many many people find getting wet in rain fun far more convenient and easier than having to bring along a silly umbrella everywhere. How exactly do the Brits take a bath? Not with an umbrella I hope? Rishi standing in a rain and getting wet ... all alone without an umbrella is quite a powerful statement actually, of one who is getting ready for a fight. Have you ever seen a warrior standing in a raining battle field with an umbrella? He would have looked extremely silly with any umbrella. Moreover, if you call that rain, you haven't seen one really. Clearly if the Rishi getting wet in rain is a higher priority with the media when elections were being announced then I truly feel sorry for the British voters for having to suffer and put up with such a sorry and a feeble media. Hard to believe that people actually get paid for all this drivel on TV shows. All the best to the British on their elections and may the best candidate win.

[@NutriVibess]

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