The rumors concerning the upcoming general election have fluctuated throughout the last few months. Ultimately, however, on Wednesday at 5 p.m., Rishi Sunak announced the date—the election will take place on July 4—from a podium in front of 10 Downing Street. Many were taken aback despite the frenzied anticipation, as the majority of political analysts had anticipated an autumnal date. Furthermore, the announcement was not the most polished. Not only was Sunak up against a deluge, but the Labour election campaign song Things Can Only Get Better was blasting from the sound system.