British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is poised to declare an unexpected July election, hoping his party can buck negative poll trends.
Sunak had been under pressure to reveal his plans by January 2025, but had previously been evasive about the details. However, with the announcement of a drop in inflation rates on Wednesday, the stage was set for him to make his move, likely happening outside Downing Street.
With a six-week campaign ahead, anticipation is high that this will eventually lead to the downfall of Sunak's Conservative party.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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The British Prime Minister's decision could have implications beyond the UK, as global markets often react to changes in UK politics.
Despite the UK being in focus, other significant events are unfolding globally, such as the potential changes in December as mentioned in this article.
Source: edition.cnn.com
