Sunak dashed for July election because hopes of UK economic recovery are fading

Rishi Sunak's decision for an early election was due to fading hopes of economic recovery, rising unemployment, potential inflation and high-interest rates, affecting the economy's role in the election.

Less-than-sunny reports from IMF and OECD predicted slow growth momentum, with OECD estimating a mere 0.4% annual growth and IMF slightly higher at 0.7%, challenging Sunak's aspirations.

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