Only three sets of circumstances allow for the calling of a general election in the United Kingdom. Either five years have passed and the sitting government has run out of road, or the Prime Minister, seeking to strike at the perfect moment, goes for broke, or the government loses the confidence of the House via a motion put down by the Leader of the Opposition.
Ukraine’s allies pledge new aid at Ramstein
Zelensky attained commitments in air defence from his western allies, but long-range weapons restrictions remain a point of contention.
