The PM's spokeswoman would only confirm a UK-wide poll will take place in the second half of the year.
The PM's official spokeswoman would not rule out a date being set today for the UK-wide poll when quizzed by journalists today.This would mean that an election would likely be held in July, with July 4 being touted as a potential date.
SNP Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn asked: “Speculation is rife, so I think the public deserve a clear answer to a simple question. Does the Prime Minister intend to call a summer general election or is he feart?” Rumours started spreading after official figures showed inflation slowed to 2.3 per cent in April. This is the lowest level since July 2021.
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