Nigel Farage says he will not stand in UK general election
- Rishi Sunak, 44, called a new election earlier than expected, with his party lagging in the polls, aiming for a risky strategy.
- Sunak highlighted his government achievements before announcing the general election on July 4, including the furlough scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Sunak, trailing in polls behind Labour, faces party isolation but hopes to leverage uncertainty, with economic gains and immigration plan as potential factors.
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Where the General Election will be won and lost
Sir Keir Starmer and PM Rishi Sunak are beginning a fierce battle (Picture: DataWrapper/PA/Getty) As voters set out to cast their ballots on July 4, Tories and Labour are set to go head to head in key battlegrounds. North-west England is set to be a focal point – containing five of Labour’s top 10 targets and three of the Tories’ top 10. The region is home to the number one target seat for Labour – Burnley – and the chief target for the Conserva…

Nigel Farage says he will not stand for Reform at General Election
The party’s honorary president, who has previously stood seven times at elections and never been voted in, said people should put their trust in Richard Tice and Lee Anderson
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