UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has indicated that the next general election is expected to take place in the second half of 2024, likely in the autumn, with speculation pointing to November 14 as a potential date. This announcement comes amid calls from two-thirds of the public for an election by the summer, and suggestions by Sir Ed Davey for a May 2 election. Despite the pressure, Sunak has confirmed there will be no spring election, stating that his 'working assumption' is for a later election. The decision has been framed as a dilemma for Sunak, who has been advised to rule out a spring election early. Critics have pointed out that Sunak's strategy, dubbed 'Sunak-ism', needs to be 'very, very big and radical' to win the next election. Labour leader Keir Starmer has commented on the Tory failings and the public's inability to afford to wait for an election. Sunak's choice to signal the election timing now has been questioned by some as potentially giving away a political advantage to the Labour Party.
Rishi Sunak has yet again bottled giving the British public their say. He’s squatting in Number 10 because he’s too weak to face the country. https://t.co/IcCn5MEq8Y
Squatter Sunak has no mandate to run the country and no achievements to defend after 14 years of Tory failures. We need a General Election now! https://t.co/Odo6SN7KE6
Why has the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak chosen to signal the timing of the general election today in a pool clip in the East Midlands and not in a big speech? Why not wait a few weeks? He seems to have given away a political advantage about the timing quite easily to Labour.
'My working assumption is we'll have a general election in the second half of this year'. Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, seemingly rules out an early election this year after coming under pressure to call a vote soon. 🔓 Become a GB News Member: https://t.co/mNsRsGC8ef https://t.co/Rn6G9jdk7Q
Rishi Sunak has bottled the election. He’s weak, weak, weak. #generalelectionnow
What made Sunak rule out spring election, and does it matter? - https://t.co/UWYYXtOZMC
Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak said that he is working towards a general election in the second half of the year. https://t.co/7fDI5GWgfD
Rishi Sunak has 'working assumption' election will be in late 2024 https://t.co/uVVR5NB7g1
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suggests he plans to call a UK general election in the second half of the year as he sought to silence calls for a vote in May https://t.co/azo1oQ7ZdC
It's the autumn....Britain heads for October/November general election as Rishi Sunak rules out May poll https://t.co/y5pD2lNTb8
2nd half of year for #UK #GeneralElection2024 ... https://t.co/hhX72Z6yXH
Rishi Sunak has said he expects the general election to be in the second half of 2024 Asked in late October, only 16% of Britons wanted to wait until autumn 2024 or later for the election 19% wanted it to have happened by now, 29% said the spring, and 7% the summer… https://t.co/2P35tncRsW
Rishi Sunak has said he expects the general election to be in the second half of 2024 Asked in late October, only 16% of Britons wanted to wait until the autumn or later for the election 19% wanted it to have happened by now, 29% said the spring, and 7% the summer… https://t.co/ohgpAglT7e
Rishi Sunak says we can't have a general election in May because "there's lots that I want to be getting on with." Surely if he were as confident of winning as he claims then a short pause for an election campaign wouldn't be a hindrance to that. https://t.co/4GbuGacIs1
Rishi Sunak has said he is working towards a general election in the second half of the year after coming under pressure to call a vote soon. The PM said it is his “working assumption” that he would not be sending the public to the polls in the spring https://t.co/OJwPabCQaN https://t.co/MYlywAyJhQ
November 14 the early front runner for a General Election https://t.co/IrqWc6KhBi
Sunak rules out May General Election with 'assumption' of poll in second half of 2024 https://t.co/y5pD2lNTb8
BREAKING Rishi Sunak breaks silence on date of 2024 general election https://t.co/oGA6tfLvsJ
At 10am Keir Starmer says bring it on to a General Election. By lunchtime, Rishi Sunak has tried to rule out a May election. It's time for a fresh start with Labour, not five more years of decline under the Tories. Whenever an election is called, let's work hard to win it. 🌹
🚨 NEW: Keir Starmer asks Rishi Sunak what is he "hiding" "If he's not going to set a date, what's he hiding from the public?" Says he wants a general election as soon as possible https://t.co/oJiuqNdYya
Breaking news: Rishi Sunak has signalled that Britain’s general election will take place in the autumn https://t.co/GlsMYIzQti https://t.co/0rJgMmTarK
Rishi Sunak signals election second half of 2024 ** Nov 14 date, 10 days after US elections, still thought to be frontrunnner ** Done now to avoid being accused of "chickening out" closer to May ** But note he's not definitive - "assumption" - preserving a bit of wiggle room for… https://t.co/zWYP9bmHCV
Sunak suggests UK election will be in second half of the year https://t.co/4kZbU2qsa0
"My working assumption is that we'll have an election in the second half of this year" PM Rishi Sunak appears to rule out a May general election, adding he's got "lots to get on with" https://t.co/9GH0CzOQge https://t.co/9VRdih8FrY
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak indicates he will call election in second half of year Read more 🔗 https://t.co/7HS1AOgRHc
BREAKING: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says that his "working assumption" is that a UK general election will take place in the second half of 2024, after reports it could be held as early as May https://t.co/ifITxYtxbD https://t.co/0e612pN7yl
"My working assumption is we'll have a general election in the second half of this year" Speaking in the East Midlands, Rishi Sunak was asked if he knew when Britons will head to the polls - but didn't rule out a May election. Politics latest: https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺Sky 501 https://t.co/YUXMNhTVXZ
There’ll be no spring election. The Prime Minister @RishiSunak has told me on a visit to #Mansfield #Nottinghamshire that the General Election will take place in the second half of the year @ITVCentral https://t.co/dzfqjJ19pH
#BREAKING UK PM Sunak says expecting general election in 'second half' of 2024 https://t.co/z8dco6WHC2
And in a pool interview @RishiSunak says his 'working assumption' is that the election will be 'in the second half of the year' - it doesn't mean it wont be earlier but he has moved to damp down Opposition calls for a May poll https://t.co/Axb0FgVfEE
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak says the election will be in the second half of 2024 So much for “giving the people what they want”
Book your Easter holidays colleagues! Rishi Sunak: “My working assumption is we’ll have a general election in the second half of this year and in the meantime I’ve got lots that I want to get on with.”
Rishi Sunak rules out May election as he finally outlines his 'working assumption' https://t.co/4qOA18wYTm
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his “working assumption” is that he will hold a “general election in the second half of this year” https://t.co/OJwPabCQaN
Rishi Sunak says his 'working assumption' is for election late in 2024 https://t.co/dsT4ascOLC https://t.co/1qwtQgos8J
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak appears to rule out early general election as pressure to call vote grows https://t.co/fYzazLchLu
Hoping for something, anything to turn up. “My working assumption is we'll have a General Election in the second half of this year." - Rishi Sunak a few mos ago.
NEW: Rishi Sunak suggests the general election will be in the 2nd half of 2024 “My working assumption is we'll have a general election in the second half of 2024 and in the meantime I've got lots that I want to get on with.” Leaves himself a bit of wiggle room but not much.
Sunak says his 'working assumption' is that the general election will take place in second half of 2024 - https://t.co/0Dnwa23bji
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak all but rules out a May general election https://t.co/M0oShW3Clb
UK'S PM SUNAK INDICATES GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE IN 2ND HALF 2024 - PA
Rishi Sunak said that his "working assumption" is that he will hold a "General Election in the second half of this year"....all the details @EveningStandard https://t.co/y5pD2lNTb8 https://t.co/a0RCaDZb2b
Rishi Sunak says that his “working assumption” is that he will hold a “general election in the second half of this year”. So as late as he can possibly get away with, without the embarrassment of waiting until the final deadline of January 2025
NEW — Rishi Sunak: "My working assumption is we'll have a general election in the second half of this year." https://t.co/PwIa4rQtu3
Rishi Sunak appears to rule out spring general election https://t.co/uSE5ONsWXc
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak dampens expectations of a May general election after weeks of mounting speculation. During a visit to the East Midlands, PM tells reporters: "Second half of the year is my working assumption."
Rishi Sunak reveals he expects to call a general election in the 'second half of this year' https://t.co/7lcV2MvSmx
UK PM Rishi Sunak appears to rule out May general election suggesting it will be in "second half of the year" https://t.co/kL70sDAOy3
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak has said it is his "working assumption" that a general election will take place in the second half of 2024. Politics latest: https://t.co/xItZsH7tea 📺 Sky 501, Virgin 602, Freeview 233 and YouTube https://t.co/cuqp3Ka5z8
Rishi Sunak says he is not planning a May General Election https://t.co/y5pD2lNTb8 https://t.co/I4kS14uRml
Election news 💥💥💥💥 Sunak is seemingly ruling out a spring election - saying he is planning for the second half of the year 🗳️
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak says the election will be in the second half of 2024. Polls have suggested voters would like it earlier. PM had to move fast to quash expectations and avoid looking like he was 'bottling' a spring/summer poll.
Confirmed >> Sunak says his "working assumption" is that he will hold an election “in the second half of this year" https://t.co/uHYPaQkzLd
BREAKING 👀 A May general election has been ruled out by PM Rishi Sunak has said this lunchtime that his “working assumption” is that he will hold a “general election in the second half of this year”.
💥Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his ‘working assumption’ is that he will hold a ‘general election in the second half of this year’ @PA
🚨 BREAKING: Rishi Sunak rules out a May election Says his “working assumption” is to hold one in the “second half” of this year
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak rules out a May election PM says his "working assumption" is the "second half of the year" https://t.co/ucvFqGKoNo
#Breaking Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his “working assumption” is that he will hold a “general election in the second half of this year” https://t.co/EwGE1KLzC3
BREAKING: Rishi Sunak indicates no May election Says that the second half of the year is his "working assumption" for polling day
BREAKING: Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has said that his “working assumption” is that he will hold a “general election in the second half of this year”. https://t.co/PLmeihqp2A
🚨Big election timing news from Rishi Sunak: he says a general election is likely to be in the Autumn. "Second half of the year is my working assumption"
🚨 Rishi Sunak says his 'working assumption' is a 'general election in the second half of this year' He declines to rule out a May vote when asked by broadcasters in a visit to Mansfield but says he's 'got lots to get on with' Comes after Labour hyped up a possible May vote
There’ll be no spring election. The PM @RishiSunak has this morning told me the General Election will be in the second half of this year @ITVCentral https://t.co/L7DHcZX9tn
🌹 'Bring it on': I spoke to Keir Starmer about the election, Tory failings and why voters can't afford to wait https://t.co/36q8PGEuvg
UK general election: When will Britain go to the polls in 2024? - @EveningStandard Chief Political Correspondent @RachaelBurford analyses Rishi Sunak’s options… https://t.co/6oUTYcc2By
Sir Ed Davey says Rishi Sunak should call election on May 2 rather than 'clinging on to power'. @PA https://t.co/JMICI4iL48
'The strategy of Sunak-ism doesn't yet exist.' @TomSwarbrick1 says the only thing Rishi Sunak can do now is offer something 'very, very big and radical' in order to win the next election. https://t.co/E9ipRv5Sn4
"Sunak could rule out a spring election this week, but that removes the option of going early – and right now, that option is valuable to him." Good analysis by @RMCunliffe of Sunak's election dilemma. https://t.co/iFjg2czLb7
Sunak should rule out a spring election as early as this week – @PaulGoodmanCH https://t.co/BPRKMIIrTg https://t.co/1JOLCOsfnp
EXCLUSIVE: Two-thirds of public want Rishi Sunak to call general election by summer https://t.co/BCBRL84ooZ
🗳️Exclusive: Two-thirds of the public want Rishi Sunak to call general election by the summer https://t.co/uW5FphTqqE
There are plenty of reasons why Rishi Sunak should wait until next autumn to call the election, but it also comes with major risks ... Most Voters Want A General Election By Next Summer, New Mega-Poll Reveals https://t.co/QAlh1JQI7L
What is Rishi Sunak’s plan for election year? My weekend article for @Independent https://t.co/zH2eaOoamd