Rishi Sunak 'axes plans for summer election' as he warns UK is heading for hung parliament

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Rishi Sunak has said the country is hurtling towards a hung parliament after ruling out a summer election after dismal local election results for the Conservatives

Speaking to The Times, the Prime Minister used the threat of a Labour-led coalition government to try and convince his party to unite behind him.Read More: Local election results 2024 in full: see how your area votedMr Sunak said: “These results suggest we are heading for a hung parliament with Labour as the largest party.“Keir Starmer propped up in Downing Street by the SNP, Liberal Democrats and the Greens would be a disaster for Britain.

An autumn general election is said to be most likely after the local elections - as the Tories hope an improving economic situation and Rwanda flights getting off the ground will improve their showing. Downing Street has shelved plans for a general election this summer, The Telegraph understands, with an autumn vote now widely expected after Tory local election defeats.

 

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