Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden hints that January 2025 general election is possible

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The Deputy Prime Minister has opened the door to a possible January 2025 general election, despite Rishi Sunak insisting he will go to the polls later this year.

Oliver Dowden said 2024 would “almost certainly” be a general election year, but did not rule out the prospect of an election next year.

< The latest possible date for an election is January 28, 2025, meaning Mr Sunak could delay the vote for a further eight months.

He has already been accused of being a “chicken” and “squatting Downing Street” after ruling out holding a general election on May 2, when voters go to the polls for the election Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden said there would “almost certainly” be an election this year, leaving the door open to a poll in January 2025 (PA Wire)

In response to Mr Dowden's comments, Labor MP Pat McFadden, national campaign coordinator, said: "The public is paying the price for the chaos of this Tory government criticized.

"The Prime Minister must get on with it and set an election date rather than running away from voters.

"Labor has a plan for a better future for Britain, thanks to higher economic growth, high quality public services and safer streets. The sooner voters have their say, the better. »

Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: “Rishi Sunak must put the country out of its misery and set an election date now.

“People across the country are fed…