Everything Sir Keir Starmer said as Rishi Sunak announces surprise summer General Election

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Sir Keir Starmer issued a statement after Prime Minister announced a surprise summer General Election outside Number 10 on Wednesday (May 22).

Mr Sunak made his announcement just after 5pm from Downing Street in the soaking rain as his voice was drowned out by protestors blasting out 'Things Can Only Get Better' by D:Ream.

The Prime Minister said 'now is the moment for Britain to choose its future' as he called the election, which will take place on July 4. READ MORE LIVE: UK general election 2024 as Rishi Sunak announces July polling day He told the nation: “This hard earned economic stability was only ever meant to be the beginning, the question now is how and who do you trust to turn that foundation into a secure future for you, your family, and our country? “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future, to decide whether we want to build on the progress we have made or risk going back to square one with no plan and no certainty. “Earlier today I spoke with His Majesty the King to request the dissolution of Parliament.

The King has granted this request and we will have a general election on July 4.” Responding to the news in Westminster, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said 'nothing will change' if the Conservatives were voted in for a further five years, adding that a 'vote for Labour is a vote for stability'. “If they get another five years they will feel entitled to carry on exactly as they are.