Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was criticized by a radio host after he laughed off questions about a general election date.
Election Date Calls
After months of turmoil in the Tory Party, more British MPs implore Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call an election.
Sunak’s Reluctance for Election
Important figures such as Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer have urged the Prime Minister to announce a general election despite his reluctance.
Sunak Laughs Off Questions
In a recent interview, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak laughed off a reporter’s questions about a potential general election being called earlier than expected.
Public Shows Discontent Before Sunak’s Radio Appearance
Sunak was informed by a radio host that before his interview on the show, the radio’s social media was flooded with questions about a general election.
Public’s Questions For Sunak
The host told the Prime Minister, “When we found out you would be joining us on the Breakfast show this morning we did post about this on social media.”
Asking Sunak The Big Question
The host then informed Sunak that the “overwhelming” question by the listeners was “When will there be a general election?”
Sunak Laughs off Questions
Sunak’s response stunned the listeners. He laughed down the phone, insisting he had already “answered that question many times.”
What’s So Funny, Mr Prime Minister?
The radio host then went on to question what Sunak found funny about the question, to which his response was disappointing for anyone hoping for an election before Autumn.
Sunak Responds With More Laughter
The host continued to press Sunak for a general election date, to which he responded with more laughter.
Sunak Plays Down Election Calls
The Prime Minister then informed the host “There’s a way we would announce general elections,” insisting it would be done in a more “formal and official” manner.
Starmer’s Call to Sunak
In a recent PMQs session in parliament, Starmer alleged that “half” of Sunak’s Party was plotting against him, revealing “We’re ready, just call it” referring to an election.
Sunak Waits Until The End
In the past, Sunak has insisted that no general election would take place until the latest possible time in Autumn, as it is an election year.
Public Discontent Showing
Labour politicians have slammed Sunak’s reluctance to call the election after multiple polls indicate public discontent with the current government.
Mega Poll Predicts Landslide Defeat
According to a recent YouGov mega poll that asked 18,000 voters who they would back in a general election, the Tories are on the verge of a landslide defeat.
Labour’s Substantial Lead
The mega poll predicted Labour would win a substantial majority of 403 seats in the UK, while the Conservatives would hold on to just 155.
Larger Landslide Than Blair?
This would be a larger defeat for the Tories than the last landslide defeat when former Prime Minister Tony Blair defeated John Major in the 1997 election.
Tories to Lose Hundreds of Seats
According to the poll, the Tories would lose a staggering 210 seats of their current 365, which were won under Boris Johnson’s leadership in 2019.
Labour to Double Johnson’s Majority
The poll also predicted that Labour will gain 201 seats in the general election, giving the Party a majority that doubles the Tory majority won by Johnson in 2019.
Lib Dems Show Significant Gains
The Liberal Democrats would also see a sharp rise in seats as they are predicted to go from 11 to 48, seeing significant gains of 38 seats.
Election Is No Laughing Matter
Sunak’s laughter in response to the radio host’s questions surprised many, who don’t view the leadership of the country as a laughing matter.
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