Rishi Sunak does not rule out July general election - but insists 'there'll be a clear choice' when it comes

Rishi Sunak has failed to rule out holding a general election in July, as speculation remains rife over the timing of the national vote. The prime minister has repeatedly said his 'working assumption' is the election would take place in the second half of this year - with the law stating January 2025 is the latest he could call it. But while many commentators have predicted an autumn vote, Sky News' Trevor Phillips put to Mr Sunak that it could mean as early as July.

And look, over the past week or so... the country can have a very clear sense of what that difference is going to look like.' Outlining his recent commitments to overhauling the welfare system, cutting taxes and increasing defence spending, as well as finally getting his Rwanda bill through parliament in an effort to tackle small boat crossings, Mr Sunak said: 'That is the substance of what this government is about and what it's going to do in the future.

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