Rishi Sunak kicks off general election campaign

Rishi Sunak launched the Conservatives’ general election campaign with an event at the ExCel centre in east London, backed by most of his cabinet. Earlier in the day, he announced a general election for July 4. The prime minister addressed the nation from outside No 10 this afternoon and pledged to “fight for every vote”. Read the best of our journalism: Subscribe to The Times and The Sunday Times YouTube channel: Find us on Facebook: Find us on Twitter: Find us on Instagram: