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UK General Election Trends: Labour Favored, Farage's Ambition, Football Fever

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks during a BBC Question Time Leaders' Special in York, England, Thursday June 20, 2024. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP, Pool)

The U.K.'s general election campaign is in full swing, with less than two weeks to go until the big day. The Labour Party is currently leading in the polls, with Keir Starmer poised to potentially replace Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on July 5.

The decision to call the election for July 4 came as a surprise to many, as most were expecting it to take place in the fall. However, allegations of insider betting on the election date have surfaced, leading to suspensions and investigations within the Conservative Party.

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