Go to Media BankWestminster Bridge over the River Thames in London. File photoMOSCOW, Oct 25 More than 60% of Britons support holding early elections in the UK, according to a poll conducted by Ipsos. The poll was conducted online from 20 to 21 October. It was attended by 1083 people aged 18 to 75 years old. The respondents were asked the question «Would you support or oppose the holding of a general election this year after the new prime minister comes to power?» According to the survey, 62% of Britons voted in favor of holding general elections this year, and only 21% of respondents were against. In comparison, the company cites a similar poll that was conducted in August after the announcement of the resignation of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Then 51% of those polled were in favor of holding elections and 20% voted against. Rishi Sunak was elected head of the ruling Conservative Party of Great Britain on Monday, and on Tuesday King Charles III of Britain approved Sunak as prime minister and instructed him to form a government. Sunak became the first Prime Minister to be appointed by King Charles III and the third British Prime Minister this year. In July, Johnson announced his intention to resign as prime minister. Elected in September to replace him, Liz Truss was prime minister for only 44 days and also resigned, facing criticism over a new «buy plan» for the economy and fears that the government would increase the public debt to implement it. A general election is an election in the British Parliament, which are held every five years. Based on their results, the ruling party is elected, the leader of which becomes the new prime minister of the country. The next general election is due in 2024.
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