Brits have revealed the key issues they are voting over on July 4, after prime minister Rishi Sunak called a surprise election this afternoon, following months of speculation.
The Tory PM is set to officially announce the massive gamble this afternoon in an official statement at Downing Street , which comes as the Labour party has soared miles ahead in the polls.
'They have lost touch with everybody and the Government doesn't support business like our European neighbours do. There is a skills shortage in this country and we need a change.CARDIFF: Helen Ramsey, 59, a regional sales manager from Oxfordshire, said she isn't looking forward to the build up to the snap election
Louisa, a 23-year-old living in London, told MailOnline that she was looking forward to having some continuity in British politics.But Helen Ramsey, 59, a regional sales manager from Oxfordshire, said she isn't looking forward to the build up to the snap election. Kier Starmer says the Labour party has changed over the last few years and asks for a chance to do the same for the country
Brad Blain, 59, a film distribution consultant from Cardiff, agreed, adding: 'It probably is time we had an election. The last few years of Brexit, the pandemic and the cost of living crisis - there's been so much change, people are ready to express their view on who should be running the country. 'For me, the sooner we have an election the better. Former Conservative Prime Ministers like John Major and Margaret Thatcher have acted with integrity - and they haven't told lies. It's time for a change.'The Maidstone local who is soon to retire said: 'Sooner is better in my opinion.
Read More 'If Rishi doesn't call it, Larry the cat will': Brits react to July 4 snap election with hilarious memes - but summer plans are thrown into chaos and the Euros, weddings, BBQs, christenings and garden parties in doubt The pair voted Labour in 2019 but described themselves as one-time Tories.'I think that he's realised it's not going to get any better so he's said let's go now.
'It has been a political football for too long and is badly in need of reform. We mustn't let any more damage be done to the country's greatest asset.' Trevor Marsden, 56, is a lorry driver from Banbury who has watched his town's high-street collapse in recent years- and will not be voting ConservativeNicola Day, 43, said: 'I'm one of the statistics that prove this country needs to change. I have been made homeless and I'm struggling to exist every single day. I don't know whether I'll be able to vote, but whoever gets in needs to look after the worst off in society and get people off the streets.
'I have voted for all the major political parties in the past. I voted for David Cameron, but did not vote for some of the more extreme leaders of the party,' he said. Mr Najib said: 'I will not vote for parties who support those wars- why should I put my name to policies which led to the deaths of thousands of people? I know this sounds strange, but at the election I will vote for a party with a very slim chance of winning- like the Greens- because at least then I won't be supporting a policy which kills people. If this country was directly attacked I would fight for it- but recent decisions have not been just.
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