Sunak Hints at Late 2024 Election; Starmer Calls for Sooner Vote

Labour leader refuses to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds, but pledges to reverse Tory cuts to inheritance tax.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has indicated that the general election will likely be held in the second half of 2024, a move that could give him more time to close the poll gap and offer voters something that might turn them back to the Tories.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer, who is currently leading in the polls, has accused Sunak of 'squatting in Downing Street' and called for an election 'as soon as possible'.
Starmer has refused to commit to unfreezing tax thresholds if Labour wins the next general election, but has pledged to reverse any Tory cuts to inheritance tax.
Sunak's decision to delay the election could also allow Labour more time to refine their pre-election pledges, including spending £28bn on green investment schemes.
Both parties are preparing for a potentially long and bruising campaign, with the possibility of personal attacks and low blows.