UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has consistently refused to confirm or deny the possibility of a general election in July, despite mounting speculation and pressure. The rumors intensified following a series of local elections that could potentially have negative outcomes for the Conservative Party. Sunak's non-committal stance has led to widespread discussion and concern within political circles and the media. This refusal comes amid a backdrop of internal party challenges, including a notable defection from the Conservative Party to Labour and the resignation of Poulter. The situation has led to further speculation that the threat of an early general election might be used strategically to quell potential rebellions within his party. In an interview with Trevor Phillips, Sunak avoided direct answers about the election date.
Sunak still refusing to rule out July general election amid Tory rebel plot @eleanormia reports https://t.co/Bczt4kwfY9
Sunak does not rule out July general election https://t.co/DLsUCVHeaj
Sunak won’t rule out UK general election in July amid Poulter’s resignation
Rishi Sunak getting very ratty with Trevor Phillips on Sky News when asked when he'll call a general election and why he's so badly tanked in all the polls https://t.co/YVe6YWs1e7
Sky's @TrevorPTweets pushed Mr Sunak five times over whether he would rule out a July general election, but the Conservative leader refused to confirm or deny if it could take place then Read more 🔗 https://t.co/89HLwqJFMP
Rishi Sunak refused to answer this on plane to Poland this week too. Senior Tories believe threat of summer general election is being used to deter rebellion against PM before perilous set of local elections this week. https://t.co/waO1Ca3Rbp
After Rishi Sunak refuses to rule out a July election, policing minister Chris Philp says the country is ‘most likely’ to go to the polls in the autumn
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Rishi Sunak repeatedly declines to rule out a July election in an interview with @TrevorPTweets Q: Just answer my question about July and we can move on. So, it could be July? A: I'm not going to do that.... I give you the same answer every time Sunak allies clear he wants a…
Rishi Sunak dodges ruling out a July general election, again https://t.co/HkqjpdbWoh
.@RishiSunak has again refused to rule out a July general election, amid speculation that a disastrous set of local elections results for the Tories could force his hand ✍️: @sophie_wing8 https://t.co/F1PrM1tRX2
Rishi Sunak still refuses to rule out July election despite being hit with defection of Tory MP to Labour and warnings it would be 'suicide' - as crucial local polls loom this week https://t.co/AwGiBd2CY6 https://t.co/XsqGQ9JrlI
Sunak refuses to confirm election date ahead of regional votes https://t.co/HFSvyQgODE via @CeliaBergin https://t.co/Wt2PEaVwl6
Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes Read more🔗 https://t.co/v5m5JTrJDF
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Rumours are swirling around Westminster that a general election could be imminent. @CliveBull asks: when should we go to the polls, and should it be up to Rishi Sunak? https://t.co/wHaZ9Y03s8
Rumours are swirling around Westminster that a general election could be immanent. @CliveBull asks: When should we go to the polls, and should it be up to Rishi Sunak? https://t.co/f1RATwF9gt
If Rishi Sunak wants to stop these election rumours, he can simply set a date today for when people can deliver their verdict on the last 14yrs of this Tory Government. So why won't he? https://t.co/ObqZk4l4Pw
In a sign of how febrile the atmosphere in Westminster is just now, there have been wild rumours flying around today that Rishi Sunak is planning to finally call an election on Monday. Read on 👇🏼 https://t.co/dOubtY24jt