Unexpected UK Election Surprises National Security Adviser

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan expressed surprise at the announcement of a general election in Britain. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has scheduled the election for July 4, with Conservatives expected to lose to Labour after 14 years in power.

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday he was surprised to see the announcement of a general election in Britain as it was not expected.

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 in a vote his Conservatives are widely expected to lose to the opposition Labour Party after 14 years in power.