Rishi Sunak 's chosen date of July 4 puts the poll slap bang in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year in Britain.
But Rishi Sunak 's chosen date of July 4 puts the poll slap bang in the middle of one of the busiest times of the year - with massive sports and music events all jostling for attention.
Scotland will also be competing in Euro 2024 in Germany, although Wales failed to get through the qualifying stage. Britons intending to travel to Paris to watch the Olympic Games will be unfazed thanks to the opening ceremony not being scheduled until July 26. Attendees of Paloma Faith's stadium show at the Utilita Arena in Cardiff and Morgan Wallen's biggest ever UK performance at Hyde Park may also have to tweak their plans in order to vote.
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The election is due to take place during the first week of Wimbledon, known for its strawberries and cream
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