U.K. to hold long-awaited election on July 4

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that Britons will go to the polls in a general election on July 4, with Conservatives looking to extend the power they’ve held since 2010. By law, an election needed to be held by January 2025. According to polls, the party faces a formidable challenge against the Labour Party. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: Follow CBC News on TikTok: Follow CBC News on Twitter: Find CBC News on Facebook: Follow CBC News on Instagram: Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: Download the CBC News app for iOS: Download the CBC News app for Android: »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, t