A nationwide vote in the UK on 4 July will determine a new government for England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, lasting up to five years. The first-past-the-post system favors main parties like the Conservatives and Labour over smaller ones.
Prime Minister Sunak's decision to call for an election is puzzling even to his own MPs. The Conservatives are deeply unpopular, facing uncertainties about changing their fortunes, with The Economist deeming the move 'political lunacy.'
The Conservative government's sudden unpopularity stems from Boris Johnson's decline as Prime Minister since winning a substantial majority in the previous general election. Johnson's once-charming persona has faded, leading to uncertainty in the party's future.
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