News from Downing Street suggests that there may not be a general election in May next year, as previously speculated. According to sources, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak wants to give the economy more time to recover and for inflation and interest rates to come down before calling for a vote.
Delaying the Election
Party bosses had been making preparations for a possible snap election in the spring. However, it appears that No10 is now considering a longer wait in order to allow the economy to improve. One senior government source commented, "Time is our friend. Inflation is coming down. Hopefully interest rates and mortgage rates will come down as well."
Timeline for Election
By law, the Prime Minister must call a general election by January 2025. Speculation had been rife that a May election would be on the cards. This timing would avoid the NHS winter crisis and the peak season for Channel boat crossings. However, Downing Street believes that the state of the economy and the public's trust in the party's handling of finances will overshadow other factors. They want to give families a chance to feel the easing of the cost of living crisis before going to the polls.
Instead, it is now anticipated that the election will be held in November, avoiding any clashes with people's Christmas plans.
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