White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is expected to announce a General Election for July 4th.
The PM is expected to make a statement outside Downing Street soon.
It's expected that Parliament will be dissolved next week.
The cabinet is currently meeting in No 10.
Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron cut short a trip to Albania, while Defence Secretary Grant Shapps delayed an overseas trip to attend.
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White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)
Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel
Let’s Go Crazy
Prince
Word Up! (Single Edit)
Cameo