An autumn election is more likely than a summer one, hints business minister trends now
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An autumn general election is more likely than a summer one, a business minister hinted yesterday.
Kevin Hollinrake talked up the Conservatives' chances despite a string of dire poll results, saying there's 'a lot of water to flow under the bridge' before the next election.
In a hint the Government will wait until much later in the year to call the poll, he insisted there was still time to turn around Tory fortunes if tax cuts and falling inflation and interest rates are given enough time to kick in.
It comes amid speculation about whether Rishi Sunak could call an election as early as June or July rather than wait until autumn.
Government sources say to hold one in autumn is the current 'working assumption', with the latest it can legally be held being January 2025.
Kevin Hollinrake talked up the Conservatives' chances despite a string of dire poll results
The speculation was fuelled by the Prime Minister unveiling a surprise Easter honours list on Thursday.
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