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Could Boris Johnson call a snap election?

At PMQs today, Keir Starmer called for a general election. Now, with his government collapsing, Boris Johnson seems to be considering it.

By Anoosh Chakelian

Following the resignation of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid from cabinet, along with a number of other frontbenchers, Keir Starmer called for a snap election.

“The Tory party is corrupted, and changing one man at the top won’t fix it,” declared the Labour leader. “We need a real change of government and a fresh start for Britain.”

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