Prime ministers who ascend to office between general elections are often egotistically keen to secure a personal mandate rather than relying on the achievements of their predecessors. Naturally, then, many are now wondering if newly installed Prime Minister Liz Truss will call a general election.
She must do so before the end of January 2025 and in her first speech as party leader she indicated that she intended to lead her party to victory “in 2024” but the date is far from set in stone. She will be thinking carefully about whether pulling the trigger soon would be a better option than holding off until the last minute.
Here are five signs to look out for that might indicate whether an early election is a likely prospect.
