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Reaction from Northern Ireland following general election announcement

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced today that the next general election will be held on 4 July. Rumours have been circulating all day about the possibility of a summer election, and it's now been confirmed by Rishi Sunak outside Downing Street.

Wed 22 May 2024 06:13pm

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called a general election on 4 July following a day of speculation and rumours.

Parties in Northern Ireland have been reacting following the news from Downing Street.

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