Today Rishi Sunak announces a 4 July general election in a statement outside Downing Street

In his statement on x Rishi Sunak said These uncertain times call for a clear plan and bold action to chart a course to a secure future.

You must choose in this election who has that plan and who is prepared to take that bold action to secure a better future for our country and our children.

We must not put our hard-earned economic stability at risk. Rishi

We must restore pride and confidence in our country.

With a clear plan and bold action we will deliver a secure future for you, your family and our United Kingdom.

This is why I’ve just called the election. Rishi Sunak revelled in his video message