UNISON opinion: PM should call an immediate general election

By UNISON general secretary Christina McAnea
The Westminster government’s plummeting popularity was made clear in almost every ballot box last Thursday.
Divisive politics were rejected in our cities and towns, and voters in council elections deserted the Conservatives over their party’s failure to properly fund local services.
Labour achieved some stunning victories, but has also acknowledged there’s plenty of work to do to ahead of the general election.The prime minister did g