Mr Sunak could be set to leave early following yesterday’s budget (Picture: AFP)
Prime minister Rishi Sunak refused to rule out a snap election in May.
When asked by BBC presenter Jeremy Vine if the speculations were true, Mr Sunak said: ‘I’m not going to say anything extra about that. What I would say is what matters is the choice.
‘All that matters is the choice of the election. And the choice, especially after this budget is clear. Our plans are working.‘
Conservative party insiders suggested Mr Sunak could be set to leave early following yesterday’s budget.
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