Rishi Sunak launched the Conservatives’ general election campaign with an event at the ExCel centre in east London, backed by most of his cabinet. Earlier in the day, he announced a general election for July 4. The prime minister addressed the nation from outside No 10 this afternoon and pledged to “fight for every vote”. Read the best of our journalism: Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: Find us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Find us on Instagram:
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