Judging by the look of ministers arriving for cabinet, enthusiasm for a summer election may be strongly linked to their chances of holding their seat. David TC Davies... British Secretary of State for Wales David TC Davies walks on Downing Street, in London, Britain, May 22, 2024. Reuters/Maja Smiejkowska.
But Victoria Atkins, the health secretary, seemed in better spirits. She represents Louth and Horncastle in Lincolnshire. She had a majority of 28,868 at the last election, and the YouGov MRP has her winning comfortably, on 38% ahead of Labour's 28%. Victoria Atkins for cabinet. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA.
Rishi Sunak will this afternoon call a surprise early election for July, senior sources have told the Guardian, a contest that will see Keir Starmer try to take power for Labour after 14 years of Conservative-led government. Pippa Crerar and Rowena Mason have the story.
From the Express's Steph Spyro Ministers have begun arriving at Downing Street amid mounting speculation that the Prime Minister may call a general election. Asked by the media if an election was about to be called, Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride joked: Too much rain. Steph Spyro (@StephSpyro) May 22, 2024.
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