DiscoverEnglish Learning for Curious Minds#478 | The UK General Election (2024)
#478 | The UK General Election (2024)

#478 | The UK General Election (2024)

Update: 2024-06-066
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The British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has called an early general election in the UK, surprising many.  

We'll explore why he made this decision, the main themes of the election, and who could be the next Prime Minister. 

  • Rishi Sunak calls an early election for July 4th.
  • History of Conservative leadership since 2010.
  • British Prime Ministers’ unpopularity and challenges.
  • Reasons behind Rishi Sunak's early election call.
  • Overview of the UK’s “first past the post” system.
  • Key candidates: Rishi Sunak vs. Keir Starmer.
  • Keir Starmer’s political strategy and criticisms.
  • Conservative Party’s campaign focus on trust and economy.
  • Labour’s campaign focus on change and social issues.
  • Embarrassing moments during Sunak's election announcement.


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/uk-general-election



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#478 | The UK General Election (2024)

#478 | The UK General Election (2024)

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