RISHI Sunak is “moving away” from holding elections in November and instead waiting for October, The Sun reveals.
Concerns over the huge global insecurity caused by a potential return of Donald Trump means a trip to the country ahead of the US election is now more likely, insiders say.
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Rishi Sunak is ‘moving away’ from holding an election in November, instead expecting OctoberCredit: Simon Dawson / Downing Street no. 10
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Donald Trump is causing nervousness in the Tory headquarters. Credit: Reuters
It comes as the Tory seat has brought in a staggering £16.5m in donations over the past four months.
Elections in October would change the season of party conferences – which political parties traditionally spin big money.
But one Tory source said: “Cash is not our problem.”
There had previously been much speculation that the election would be on November 14, but with the US election set to take place on November 5, more conservatives say that is now out of the question.
A further complication comes with the prime minister expected at the G20 summit in Brazil on November 18, when the potential new government would be just days old.
A senior source said: “All the mood music now points to October. There is a feeling that November might be angry enough.”
Downing Street declined to comment, insisting that the decision to hold an election rested solely with the Prime Minister.
Labor says it will be ready for elections as early as May 2, when the local elections take place.
Shadow ministers have been ordered to submit their policies for the party manifesto by Friday.
The latest opinion poll shows Mr Sunak has a mountain to climb in the potential 10 months until polling day – with the average poll by the website Politico pointing to a 20-point Labor lead.
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