Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's General Election announcement in full
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced a General Election that will take place on 4 July.
Mr Sunak addressed the nation outside his residence on Downing Street, at a podium in the pouring rain.
Here's the announcement in full.
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