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Date4 July 2024

The 2024 UK General Election is to take place on Thursday 4 July 2024.

Addressing the nation outside Downing Street, a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak said it was “the moment for Britain to choose its future” as he claimed the Tories could be trusted to lead the country during a time of global instability. He said:

“This election will take place at time when the world is more dangerous than it has been since the end of the cold war. 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.”[1]

First nation-wide test

Sky's economics editor Ed Conway looks at what factors that may have prompted Rishi Sunak to call a general election.

The UK Conservative Party faces its first nation-wide election after selecting Rishi Sunak as British Prime Minister on 25 October 2022.[2]

Challenge for Starmer

Whereas the Leader of the Labour Party Keir Starmer is to be challenged in his Holborn and St Pancras constituency by the Independent candidate Andrew Feinstein, who is aiming to un-seat Starmer.[3]

Boundary changes

Constituency boundary changes will, in effect, be the first such changes since before the UK/General election/2010.[4]

Green Party manifesto

Battle bus pass for the Green Party manifesto
Millions of people in our country are feeling insecure and deeply worried about the future.
We live in one of the richest countries on the planet, yet nurses are using food banks, our children’s schools are crumbling, a roof over our heads is all too often unaffordable, and hospital and dentist appointments are like gold dust.
Meanwhile, the climate emergency continues to accelerate. Scientists warn that we are currently on track for global temperatures to rise by at least 2.5°C, far beyond levels at which humanity can safely survive.
Our promise to you is that all this can change. We can create a greener, fairer country together – one in which we are all safer, happier and more fulfilled.
It will take MPs prepared to make brave, principled choices on your behalf. And it will take the kinds of policies set out in this manifesto, for which elected Green MPs will fight hard every single day for you.
Voting Green on 4th July is your way of showing you believe a fairer, greener world is possible – and is worth fighting for.[5]


 

Related Documents

TitleTypePublication dateAuthor(s)Description
Document:Andrew Feinstein confirms GE candidacy vs StarmerArticle21 May 2024Steven WalkerConstituency resident Andrew Feinstein, who served as an MP in Nelson Mandela's government, will stand in Holborn and St Pancras at the 2024 General Election
Document:Labour drops plans to stand at next general electionArticle9 February 2024The Daily MashThe Daily Mash, a satirical website reported today: “People like me have been saying Labour needed to appeal to Tory supporters for years. Now they’ve done it I’m going to vote Reform because I am a typical f**kwit British voter,” said Charlotte Phelps of Reading.
Document:The Rejection of Starmerismblog post5 July 2024Craig Murray"I don’t think any Prime Minister has ever come to power with less popular enthusiasm than Keir Starmer."
Document:What Really Happens in Blackburnblog post24 June 2024Craig Murray"When my candidacy for Blackburn was announced in March, Jack Straw issued an attack on me on 3 April 2024, stating that I had 'no cause' to stand in Blackburn. Then lo and behold, two months later after the election was called Jack Straw’s old fixer turns up with an 'Independent Candidate' to split the pro-Palestine vote."
Document:Who should hold the next prime minister to account? Our best hope lies with the Green partyArticle12 June 2024George MonbiotThe Green party has a chance of winning six seats in this election – Brighton Pavilion, where former party leader Caroline Lucas is standing down, Birkenhead, Bristol Central, Clacton, North Herefordshire, and Waveney Valley. If you live in one of these constituencies and wish to evict the Tories, this is the most effective way to use your vote.
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