Rishi Sunak’s snap election is odd and illogical—much like him
For a man who says he has a plan, the prime minister acts in an impulsive way
Over the patter of the rain and the sound of protesters’ speakers blasting “Things Can Only Get Better”, an anthem of New Labour, it was almost impossible to hear Rishi Sunak outside 10 Downing Street on May 22nd. The words were close to inaudible but the message was clear: the prime minister had spoken to the king, Parliament was to be dissolved and an election is coming on July 4th. The decision is impulsive, illogical and entirely in keeping with the manner in which Mr Sunak has governed.
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