Deputy PM Oliver Dowden hints January 2025 general election is possible [Video]
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Deputy PM Oliver Dowden hints January 2025 general election is possible [Video]

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The deputy prime minister has opened the door to a possible January 2025 general election, despite Rishi Sunak insisting he will go to the polls later this year.

Oliver Dowden said 2024 will “almost certainly” be a general election year, but did not rule out the prospect of a contest happening next year.

The latest possible date for an election is 28 January 2025, meaning Mr Sunak could delay the vote for a further eight months.

He was already accused of being a “chicken” and “squatting in Downing Street” after ruling out holding the general election on 2 May, when voters will go to the polls for local elections across the country.

Deputy PM Oliver Dowden said there will ‘almost certainly’ be an election this year, leaving the door open to a January 2025 contest (PA Wire)

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