Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, faces pressure to call a general election as various figures criticize his delay in setting a date. The Liberal Democrats accuse him of avoiding an election, while Labour and others question his reluctance. Sunak's working assumption is an election in the second half of the year, but there are calls for him to name a date sooner. Figures like Andrea Leadsom and George Osborne suggest different timelines for the election, with some advocating for an earlier vote. Sunak has launched the Conservative local election campaign, targeting Keir Starmer and Labour's record. The political landscape is tense as parties prepare for upcoming elections and demand clarity from Sunak.
Rishi Sunak has accused Labour of taking election victory for granted as he urged voters to demand a clear plan for government from Sir Keir Starmer https://t.co/D4psfiLpTU
Rishi Sunak targets 'arrogant' Starmer at Tory local election launch https://t.co/qNk7CzGmjC
🚨 NEW: Rishi Sunak has launched his local election campaign “We must vote, we must be able to say you can't take the British people for fools" https://t.co/qPMirujerR
The PM has kicked off the Tories' local election campaign with a plea for voters to "send a message" to Keir Starmer and an attack on Labour's financial record in local government (via @PA) https://t.co/5YjvPTfY6Z
Rishi Sunak kicks off Conservative local elections campaign https://t.co/5IUu099L7p
This May "we must vote, we must be able to say you can't take the British people for fools" PM Rishi Sunak Rishi Sunak launches the Tory local election campaign with attack on Labour, adding "let's go and smash it" https://t.co/4Ira6RZREg https://t.co/IiaWifjqU3
Rishi Sunak's denied a May general election... but what about one in June? 🌞 It's one curveball suggested by @jessphillips but @RuthDavidsonPC and @BethRigby aren't so sure... 🤔 Listen to the Electoral Dysfunction podcast now 👇 🎧 https://t.co/bvzhrEBfYa https://t.co/YsSOk3IWAK
‘There is broad recognition that this election has already been lost.’ Political commentator Andy Williams says Rishi Sunak needs to name a date now for the general election. 📺 Freeview 236, Sky 512, Virgin 604 https://t.co/MDel0ItcRd
George Osborne believes Rishi Sunak should announce the election date now "The marginal advantage he’s going to get by having a bit of a surprise that it's late October or mid November or early Decemberis more than outweighed by the endless speculation," he says on @polcurrency
George Osborne says Rishi Sunak should name a date for the general election as PM dithers over vote https://t.co/clxf0dBwRC
Sunak should name the election date now, even if it is Oct or Nov, says @George_Osborne on his podcast https://t.co/WCJYdJaOF1
When do you think Rishi Sunak will finally pluck up the courage to let the British people have their say? Let us know 👇
🔴 Rishi Sunak should not call a general election just because there is pressure from the public, Dame Andrea Leadsom said this morning. Follow our politics liveblog for further updates👇 https://t.co/o5JcrK4R2c https://t.co/iC1wPYWvmm
Rishi Sunak shouldn't be forced into election just because he's unpopular, says Andrea Leadsom https://t.co/o1nNlbotYh
Andrea Leadsom says Rishi Sunak is working towards "an autumn timeframe" for the election - which would rule out going as late as December.
📅 Many expect the election to be held in autumn, but there is still time for Rishi Sunak to call it for early summer ➡️ @eleanormia explains the key dates to look out for as the UK awaits the next election: https://t.co/QjA1LWKKot https://t.co/VWuUbAqGs5
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak doubled down on his 'working assumption is that the election will be in the second half of the year'. The Labour leader asked: "Why is the prime minister so scared to call an election?" ⬇️ https://t.co/G7aUg2KozH https://t.co/KNFA9FQrjE
🤦♂️ Keir Starmer accused Rishi Sunak of not being able to "stand up" to his own MPs at #PMQs https://t.co/HCitfLBMkl
Sir Ed Davey launched the Liberal Democrats local election campaign in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, by saying Prime Minister Rishi Sunak "might be hoping the tide will turn as he squats in Downing Street for a few months more" ⬇️ https://t.co/4fPtNn4Uxl https://t.co/7X6XHKIePG
Why is Rishi Sunak so scared to call a general election? https://t.co/98FyxPYH1Z
Rishi Sunak rejects Labour call for general election now https://t.co/22gYtdHtm2
Should Rishi Sunak call the election? 📞 0344 499 1000 @petercardwell https://t.co/KFUICimHxN
Lib Dems accuse Rishi Sunak of 'bottling' May general election at launch of locals campaign https://t.co/oVv9BDwMDL