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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Lewis Baston

Will an election next Halloween spell the end of Sunak’s zombie government?

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When asked about the likely election date, a source said, ‘October 31 is a Thursday.’ Photograph: Rui Vieira/PA Wire/Press Association Images

It is enough to strike fear into the hearts of MPs with even the strongest majorities.

Sunday newspapers gave our first hint of the date when the Conservatives pencilled in the next election: 31 October 2024 – meaning Britain would go to the polls on Halloween.

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