May 22nd 2024.
After much anticipation and speculation, Rishi Sunak has finally made the big announcement - a General Election is on the way. As expected, chaos ensued as the news broke. Social media was set ablaze with reactions and opinions. The stage was set for Sunak to make his speech, but the heavy rain and the blaring sound of protesters singing the New Labour anthem "Things Can Only Get Better" in the background was not an ideal start for the embattled Prime Minister. And with his party already trailing in the polls, it looks like an uphill battle for Sunak.
As both parties gear up for the election, the Twitterverse wasted no time in providing their snap verdict on the opening round. So, without further ado, here are some of the best memes, tweets, and reactions from the announcement. It seems like the end of the Tories is near, according to one user's tweet, while another joked about "Things Can Only Get Wetter" with the rain pouring down during Sunak's speech. Even Cold War Steve, the popular political satirist, couldn't resist chiming in with his own take on the situation.
But amidst all the humor and memes, others were more focused on the serious matter at hand. Metro's new politics newsletter, "Alright, Gov?", was quick to offer updates and insights on the latest political developments. And with the date for the election set on July 4th, some Twitter users couldn't help but make references to the American Independence Day, while others were already looking ahead to the possible outcome.
Meanwhile, some couldn't resist making comparisons to past political events, like the infamous "love it" speech by Kevin Keegan during his time as a football manager. And as the news spread, many were left wondering what this means for the future and how it will all play out. Some even joked about a possible reset of the timeline, with David Cameron returning and Ed Milliband becoming Labour leader again.
But as the reactions poured in, one thing was clear - the loudspeaker person who announced the election date deserves all the awards for their enthusiastic delivery. And as people turned to Twitter for some good old-fashioned banter and reactions, it was a reminder that the British public is always ready for a bit of political drama. With the date now set, all eyes are on the upcoming General Election and the potential changes it will bring. As one user cleverly put it, "Sliding into their DMs today like #GeneralElection." Let the games begin.
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