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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Toby Helm Political Editor

Byelections, the Covid inquiry and a budget – what does UK politics have in store?

Charles III will deliver his first King’s Speech, setting out the parliamentary agenda.
Charles III will deliver his first king’s speech, setting out the parliamentary agenda. Photograph: Ben Stansall/AFP/Getty Images

With a general election fast approaching – one has to be held by 28 January 2025 at the latest – there is little time for Rishi Sunak to come up with a masterplan. His party is way behind in the polls, and every week brings another crisis – small boats, school buildings, NHS waiting lists soaring, councils going bust.

Keir Starmer and Labour now look increasingly confident, and likely to form the next government.

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