Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:13am on 26 May 2024,Sunday International
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is facing a political crisis as 78 Conservative MPs, including senior figures Michael Gove and Andrea Leadsom, announce their resignation ahead of the July 4 general election. Sunak, taking an unusual step, is spending his first campaign weekend in strategy discussions with advisers. Critics, including Labour's Stella Creasy, claim this reflects a floundering campaign. Despite a slight poll improvement for Conservatives, Labour maintains a significant lead. Sunak's Belfast visit evoked imagery of a "sinking ship," underscoring the challenges his party faces.
