Rishi Sunak Announces July General Election

In the pouring rain and 20 points behind in the polls, Rishi Sunak has announced that the UK general election will take place on 4 July.

Plus: Ireland, Spain and Norway have announced their intention to recognise Palestine as a state.

With Michael Walker and Moya Lothian-McLean

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