Why is U.K. PM Rishi Sunak calling an election now?

Political analyst Thom Brooks breaks down the situation facing U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak as he heads to the polls.

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivers a statement, outside 10 Downing Street, London, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Sunak has set the date of July 4, 2024 for the national election to determine who governs the UK. (Stefan Rousseau/PA via AP)

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[bridgetcarrancho]

He knows what's about to happen. He wants to get out before the sh1t hits the fan so that someone else has to deal with it.

[Talkingrain]

Time for Trudeau to go for general election now!

[zachweyrauch]

The same thing we do every election pinky: try to get ahead of public criticism.

[PrimaryIgnition]

yes, obviously he knows something or has been promised something.

[larryfroot]

Because he hates his party and wants to toss the job asap and sod off to California as soon as possible.

[shaunwarburton]

It's the 4th of July, looks like he has already booked his ticket out to the states, what a louse?

[skaarfvagly]

July 4th 😂 Is he really holding an election just to troll Americans? 😂

[Alvar-hdtz]

Justin Trudeau must follow UK's PM example and call a carbon tax election right now!!!

[ChanT]

The UK is a prime example of what happens when you consistently elect Conservatives. Labour is going to spend years fixing the Tories mess. Canada should really heed that warning.

[domesticdsigner]

2 americans talking about british politics, they are waffling 😂

[hughjass]

I agree. Sunak knows just how much worse it's going to get so he wants to make Labour wear some of it.

[eskfnit]

Same thing happening in Canada trudeau should resign call an election now he's done taking the liberals party down with him

[greghallberg]

Is that guy not the greasiest bloke in the UK?!
sunak the terrible 😂😂😂

[Chriskiller]

I can’t wait for Trudeau to do the samething!! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

[Arkhanno]

Why? It's because of power politics. That's always the answer when it comes to government.

[tw....]

2.reasons.
1.cant stop boats.only get worse during summer..and flights going nowhere.
2.. rumors...American school term starts in August

[techtinkerin]

Because he's desperate and trying to claw onto power before his boiler runs out of steam 😂

[Ola-dvtz]

Possible criminal responsibility re Palestine & Arrest Warrant.

[torstenhahn]

I don't understand Itchy Nutsack is such a loved leader??? Yeah right!