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May 23, 2024

U.K. Prime Minister Calls Surprise July Election
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In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a surprise snap
election on July 4, taking a major gamble as he seeks reelection even as
his Conservative Party is trailing far behind the opposition Labour
Party in the polls. Conservatives have been in power in Britain since
2010.


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