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2024 UK General Election: Prime Minister Sunak Calls for July Polls

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Exciting updates from the UK's 2024 General Election campaign! Find out the latest on party reactions and election preparations.

The UK general election fever is in full swing as Prime Minister Sunak makes waves with his decision to call for polls on July 4th. Following a dramatic Downing Street statement, the campaign has kicked off with enthusiasm and fervor. As the Monarch dissolves Parliament to pave the way for the election, all eyes are on the key players and their promises for the future.

Sky News unveils its comprehensive coverage plans, promising live updates, expert commentary, and analysis to keep the public informed and engaged throughout the election process. With social care and NHS at the forefront of discussions, political parties are urged to prioritize firm commitments to address critical issues affecting the healthcare sector.

As the countdown to July 4th begins, schools policy emerges as a major battleground for competing parties, highlighting the crucial role education will play in shaping the future of the country. With Rishi Sunak's call for the election reverberating across the nation, the stage is set for a historic showdown at the polls, with Labour tipped to challenge the long-standing Tory rule.

In the midst of election chaos, the spotlight falls on the MPs and Parliamentary candidates as they react to the unfolding political drama. Conservative stronghold in Cambridgeshire faces potential upheaval, adding suspense to the electoral landscape. As the campaign intensifies, the NHS Confederation responds to the confirmed election date, gearing up for a crucial period of decision-making and policy advocacy.

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UK general election 2024 live: Campaign kicks off after Sunak ... (BBC News)

A day after his rain-soaked Downing Street statement, the prime minister is explaining his decision to call an election.

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The King and the dissolution of Parliament for a general election (Commons Library)

To hold a general election, the Prime Minister must request that the Monarch dissolve Parliament, which means that all seats in the House of Commons are ...

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General election 2024: 'Don't make the NHS and social care a ... (Royal College of Nursing)

As the Prime Minister calls for a 4 July election, we're urging all political parties to make firm commitments to nursing staff – things have got to change.

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General election 2024: Sky News reveals coverage plans as UK ... (Sky News)

Sky News will have live coverage and an award-winning line-up, bringing you everything as soon as it happens, with commentary and analysis to help you ...

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What 2024 general election means for social care (Communitycare.co.uk)

Labour tipped to end 14 years of Tory rule but two parties' plans for social care remain thin despite significant issues facing sector.

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General election 2024: Live updates on Labour reaction and what ... (LabourList)

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called the general election for July 4 – follow live updates and reaction from and about Labour.

General election timetable, July 2024 (Mark Pack)

The official timetable for a UK Parliamentary general election on 4 July 2024, from the Electoral Commission.

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General election 2024: What does it mean for schools? (Schools Week)

A general election will be held on July 4, Rishi Sunak has announced, kick-starting a campaign in which schools policy is expected to be a key flashpoint.

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General Election 2024: MPs and Parliamentary candidates react to ... (Cambridge Independent)

Conservative MPs currently occupy six seats in Cambridgeshire, with the seventh - Cambridge - held by Labour's Daniel Zeichner.

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NHS Confederation responds to confirmed date for general election (NHS Confederation)

The front door of 10 Downing Street. The government has officially announced that a general election will be held on 4 July 2024. As the political parties begin ...

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General Election announcement: Rishi Sunak calls 4 July election (The Independent)

Rishi Sunak's speech drowned out by New Labour 1997 anthem 'Things Can Only Get Better'

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UK General Election 2024 announced (Elmbridge Borough Council)

General Election to be held on 4 July 2024. Yesterday, 22 May 2024, the Prime Minister has been granted permission from King Charles to dissolve Parliament ...

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General election 2024 live: Rishi Sunak's July 4 vote branded ... (The Independent)

Rishi Sunak has called a general election for July as Keir Starmer launches Labour party campaign.

General election 2024: What charities should be doing (NCVO)

With the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO), we've set out what the guidance from the Charity Commission and Electoral ...

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General election 2024 - information for voters in the Shropshire ... (Shropshire Council Newsroom)

In the Shropshire Council area voters will be voting to elect an MP for the following constituencies: North Shropshire; Shrewsbury; South Shropshire; The Wrekin ...

General Election 2024: Key Deadlines – www.watford.gov.uk (Watford Borough Council)

The General Election is scheduled for Thursday 4 July 2024. Local polling stations will be open from 7am to 10pm. Polling cards will be distributed in the ...

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Rishi Sunak takes gamble by calling UK general election for 4 July (The Guardian)

PM announces date with Tories trailing Labour by 20 points in polls, saying it is 'the moment for Britain to choose its future'

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General Election 2024: What could the next govt mean for farming? (Farmers Guide)

As the General Election is set for 4th July 2024, we explore what happens next, and what farmers would like to see from the next government.

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UK General Election 2024 – voting (SPICe Spotlight)

This blog, the first in the 'General Election 2024' series sets out key information on how people in Scotland can vote.

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Survey: General Election 2024 – who will you vote for? (Architects Journal)

Yesterday, Prime minister Rishi Sunak announced a snap general election to take place on 4 July. Today, we ask the profession: who will you vote for?

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General Election 2024 - Preston City Council (Preston City Council)

Residents in the following wards will vote in the Ribble Valley Constituency. These are: Greyfriars; Preston Rural East; Preston Rural North; Sharoe Green. Who ...

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General Election 2024 – how will it impact mortgage rates? (What Mortgage)

The general election is taking place on 4 July. Will a new government be the answer to mortgage-borrowers prayers or is the prospect of affordable ...

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General election 2024 (Committees)

Before this, Parliament is expected to be prorogued on Friday 24 May and dissolved on Thursday 30 May. Neither House nor their committees will then meet until ...

General election 4 July 2024 | Shropshire Council (Shropshire Council)

In Shropshire voters will be voting to elect an MP for the following constituencies: North Shropshire; Shrewsbury; South Shropshire; The Wrekin. Boundary ...

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General Election 2024: What are the Liberal Democrats' plans for ... (Farmers Guardian)

Liberal Democrats said they would increase the farming budget by £1 billion a year to support nature-friendly farming and bring down food prices.

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