UK general election: Main contenders, key issues; All you need to know

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called for an early general election on July 4, raising the stakes for the Conservative party's 14-year rule. This election could see the end of their governance, potentially ushering in a centre-left Labour government under Keir Starmer. Despite positive economic news, opinion polls favour Labour, highlighting public dissatisfaction with the Conservatives.