Opinion polls indicate a landslide victory for the Labour Party led by Keir Starmer, potentially ending the 14-year reign of the Conservative Party. In a last-minute appeal, Rishi Sunak, Britain's first Indian-origin PM, urged voters to stop a potential "supermajority" for Labour, warning that it would lead to higher taxes. Here's your primer on 2024 UK general election: Voters will decide on 650 parliamentary constituencies across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. He has abandoned the pursuit of a fifth consecutive victory, focusing instead on warning against an unchallenged Labour supermajority. Sunak said, “Vote Conservative to stop the Labour supermajority which would mean higher taxes for a generation.” Rishi Sunak with wife Akshata Murty (left), Keir Starmer with wife Victoria.

Source: India Today July 04, 2024 21:34 UTC