Badenoch accuses Labour of quietly preparing for a 2027 general election
The Conservative leader said Downing Street's policy announcements point to an early vote despite the prime minister's denials.
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Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has accused the Labour government of preparing for a general election as early as May 2027, even though the prime minister has publicly ruled out going to the polls early, according to The Guardian.
Badenoch argued that many of the policies the government has announced are framed as taking effect after an election, questioning why ministers would discuss plans for 2030 if no early vote were planned.
The claim comes amid what The Guardian describes as a period of political volatility and growing multi-party competition in UK politics, with speculation about the election timing persisting despite denials from senior Labour figures, including Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham.
Separately, Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said comments from Burnham reviving the Brexit debate had opened what he called a "huge flank" for his party, while Green party figures were expected to use their annual conference to press the government on other domestic priorities.
No official date for the next general election has been confirmed by the government.
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- Badenoch claims Labour is preparing for a general election in May 2027 – UK politics live — The Guardian — World
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