UK General Election Set for July 4 Amid Conservative Party Turmoil
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak calls early election as the Conservatives face a significant polling deficit against Labour.
- Parliament dissolved, prompting all MPs to seek re-election.
- Labour leads by 20 points, promising 'change' while Conservatives focus on 'security'.
- Sunak's campaign launch marred by missteps and internal party dissent.
- Significant number of Conservative MPs, including key figures, are not standing for re-election.
- Reform Party, led by Nigel Farage, gains traction as a right-wing alternative.