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RISHI SUNAK IS PLAYING A RISKY GAME BY MAKING THIS A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN

Ministers are dismayed by this early election. But the PM judged the situation
would only get worse

Fraser Nelson 23 May 2024 • 7:27pm
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 * Keir Starmer,
 * David Cameron,
 * Grant Shapps,
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Credit: Andy Davey

After announcing the general election to his Cabinet, Rishi Sunak’s ministers
banged the table with pretend approval as he walked out of the room...



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