The prime minister can call the next general election any time between now and 17 December 2024.
But what are the most likely times for the general election?
Ben Paxton, IfG researcher, says there are broadly three scenarios for when the prime minister will hold an election:
An early election: most likely in May 2024.
A late election: held at the last possible moment, in January 2025.
An autumn 2024 election: giving the prime minister more time to narrow the gap in the polls, but not waiting the full course.
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