Britons react to Rishi Sunak's U.K. election announcement: "Political suicide"

You mentioned Things can only get Better. But not that he was totally trolled with it on loudspeaker. That’s the best bit

It's been a tough decade for UK under Tory rule...

Envy Brits having only 6 weeks to suffer. US elections are now 24/7, 365 days a year....and not agreed once all ballots are counted. If one survives to the next inauguration day the media pivots immediately to the 2028 Presidential election.

Sunak cant figure out its raining by looking out of the window.

Still lasted longer than a cabbage

57 Prime Ministers from Sir Robert Walpole in 1721 to Rishi Sunak in 2024

It is a good decision. Once the campaign is over all the politicians will be able to enjoy their summer recess.

Another difference in our system is that, outside of a hung parliament (in which no party has absolute control and negotiations have to take place) the election day and new government forming all take place in 24 hours. The leader of the winning party goes to the king to form a new government - there is no month before an inauguration.

A few years ago the UK spent £2.6m on a room to hold press conferences in at 9 Downing Street. Next door to No. 10. I think this was inspired by the press room which the US President uses. Rishi Sunak might well have been Chancellor when the bill arrived for this facility. A bit odd that instead of using that Rishi stood in the rain. I think there must be a problem with the water in London. People who worked for the Post Office cannot remember anything and they were mainly based in London and Rishi is living in London and had forgotten about the press room. I despair.

The problem is, Do we actually have anyone here in the UK Capable of forming a trustworthy, honest and capable government. Over the past few decades, even in a coalition government Id say NO! Shame but try.

STOP! The English say 4th July, Americans say July 4th

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I don't get why Sunak doing it. It's expected in the autumn inflation will return to normal levels and he can then try to say "look we're competent again." I seriously doubt that even if the economy improves the people will forgive his party for the dumpster fire of Brexit,, but it could be possible.

AS EVER ~~~~~~ A TOTAL WASH OUT.

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Where’s the official Plaque on the podium??? Not legit

ya think maybe he wants out?

I'm not getting it. What is so "magical " about July 4th? Is it just that it is coming soon?

Why stand in the rain , looking an idiot, with pictures going all.round the world ,when there is a perfectly good press room in number 10