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General Election to be called today?

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Jaxjacky Wed 22-May-24 15:31:22

The news feeds are buzzing, July 4th mentioned - ironic.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 22-May-24 15:52:58

David Cameron the Defence Secretary has cut short his trip in Albania and Grant Schapps has delayed his trip in order to attend the Cabinet Meeting later today.

We will just have to wait and see if it is regarding the age General Election or something entirely different…

Cossy Wed 22-May-24 15:54:32

🙏🙏🤞🤞

Dinahmo Wed 22-May-24 15:57:11

Here's hoping.

Grandmabatty Wed 22-May-24 16:27:14

It's all over twitter. I'm cynical about it but it's beyond time for a general election

Jaxjacky Wed 22-May-24 16:31:39

news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-sunak-starmer-davey-tories-labour-lib-dems-general-election-12593360

Looks like the announcement is looming.

GrannyGravy13 Wed 22-May-24 16:32:01

SKY news and BBC’s Robert Peston are saying GE 4th July…

Joseann Wed 22-May-24 16:34:25

I would if I were Rishi.
Resign, in time to spend a nice summer together with my wife, my girls, and dog! 🌞

rosie1959 Wed 22-May-24 16:40:42

Oh well I shall be in sunny Jersey then blow the election

Whitewavemark2 Wed 22-May-24 16:41:02

Blimey - how long have we waited.

AGAA4 Wed 22-May-24 16:41:15

Sooner than I thought.

Whitewavemark2 Wed 22-May-24 16:42:22

rosie1959

Oh well I shall be in sunny Jersey then blow the election

Postal vote.

Cossy Wed 22-May-24 16:43:48

Looking very like an election date is imminent

GrannyGravy13 Wed 22-May-24 16:45:30

Press conference outside No.10 at 5pm according to Beth Rigsby

sharon103 Wed 22-May-24 16:47:37

UK General Election 2024 date set for July 4th according to The Sun

Greyisnotmycolour Wed 22-May-24 16:48:50

PM to make statement at 17:00

Whitewavemark2 Wed 22-May-24 16:52:05

I pity anyone who is landed with the job though.

We are such an appalling state. God knows where to start!

Urmstongran Wed 22-May-24 16:55:12

I’m watching GBNEWS now just waiting for that No.10 door to open! 3-2-1 …

MayBee70 Wed 22-May-24 16:56:09

Whitewavemark2

rosie1959

Oh well I shall be in sunny Jersey then blow the election

Postal vote.

I only realised when I went to vote at the council elections that, if you apply for a postal vote you can just take it to your polling station if you don’t then go away.

DiamondLily Wed 22-May-24 16:56:47

Going to be an announcement at 5pm.🍾

www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/uk-politics-69042935

OurKid1 Wed 22-May-24 17:00:06

I thought he'd do that, given the latest inflation figures and his upbeat announcement of those this morning.

Urmstongran Wed 22-May-24 17:01:30

Bet a lot his MP’s are furious. They’ll be looking for new jobs on Friday 5th …. 🤣

Wheniwasyourage Wed 22-May-24 17:03:13

Scottish school holidays will be on then, but stuff the Scots, eh?

GrannyGravy13 Wed 22-May-24 17:05:44

The Euro’s Football Tournament is also on then.

rosie1959 Wed 22-May-24 17:06:51

Yes Whitewave I will apply for a postal vote but not convinced I will know who to vote for probably none of the above.
Mind you our constituency is as blue as it comes.