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Why did Rishi Sunak call a summer election? | LBC analysis
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4:50Now PlayingRishi Sunak has confirmed a General Election will take place on July 4 after previously ruling out a summer election.
It follows months of rampant speculation and Mr Sunak repeatedly insisting the election would happen in the 'second of half of the year'.
The Prime Minister confirmed Parliament will be prorogued on Friday, before being dissolved officially next Thursday, May 30.
This allows MPs time to complete any unfinished business, known as the 'wash-up'.
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