‘Drown & out’: How the papers covered Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement

Business plans thrown into chaos by Rishi Sunak’s General Election announcement

BEST laid business plans have been thrown into chaos by Rishi Sunak’s announcement of a General Election. Officials were expected to start the Government’s sale of shares in Natwest in June. ReutersThe Bank of England will make a decision on interest rates on June 20 (pictured Governor Andrew Bailey)[/caption] But this has now been put on hold by the decision to send Britain to the polls on July 4. Calling an election triggers a purdah period th…

Newspaper headlines: PM's 'big gamble' and 'things can only get wetter'

Thursday's front pages are dominated by Rishi Sunak's announcement of a general election on 4 July.

‘Drown & out’: How the papers covered Rishi Sunak’s general election announcement

Prime minister’s surprise announcement of a July election widely viewed as a big-risk political gamble

What the papers say – May 23

Rishi Sunak’s election call dominates the front pages.

Rishi Sunak announces general election

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a general election for 4 July 2024.

What we know so far as Rishi Sunak appears ready to call a general election

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak may be about to call a general election - here's why, when the date could be and the likely time of any announcement