Call for National Election in the UK

SOURCE www.npr.org
Growing calls for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to call a national election this summer in the U.K. after his party suffered heavy losses in last week's local elections.

Key Points

  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak facing pressure to call a national election after heavy losses in local elections
  • Liberal Democrats pushing for a vote of no confidence to force an election sooner
  • Conservative Party may face the end of 14 years of rule in the U.K.

Pros

  • Potential for change in government leadership

Cons

  • Uncertainty and political instability