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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

One-third chance of general election in May, Tory chair reveals

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There is a good chance that Rishi Sunak will call an earlier-than-expected general election in the spring, the chair of the Conservative Party has revealed.

Richard Holden said there is still a “one-third” chance that the prime minister will hold an election in May, despite expectations that No 10 wants to wait until the autumn.

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