It was something we knew would happen, we just didn’t know when, or that it would be this wet.

Yesterday, Rishi Sunak called a snap General Election for 4 July, firing the starting pistol on what will be a  41-day campaign.

Standing in the pouring rain on Wednesday afternoon, the Prime Minister announced the snap election in a speech where he focused on the economy.

He repeated the message that Conservatives would offer economic stability as he outlined his party successes with a speech at a distribution centre in Derbyshire this morning.

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak spoke to the media as heavy rain fell

He repeated the slogan “Clear plan. Bold action. Secure future.” There was speculation that the decision to call a snap election was also based on the Prime Minister’s hope that the first Rwanda flights would take off during the campaign, however he has ruled this out, saying they will only take off if he remains in power after 4 July (quote)

Meanwhile, Keir Starmer gave a speech in Gillingham, Kent, alongside his deputy, Angela Rayner. He said this election is a chance to “turn the page” and “end the chaos”. This message echoed his speech last night, where he focused on the word “change”.

Labour have not announced their election plans yet, but last week announced six pledges.

Keir Starmer, Leader of Britain’s opposition Labour Party is now in the election race

The Liberal Democrats and Reform party are also beginning their election campaigns today.

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader, Daisy Cooper told Sky News’ Kay Burley that  “we have got the race of our lives on our hands” and that they are ready to target Tory-held seats.

Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak  announced that he is to call a General Election for July 4

Reform UK Leader, Richard Tice, will be launching his party’s campaign today.

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