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>>> U.K. prime minister rishi sunak hasalled at that snap election, stunning even some members ofis own conservative party. So, after 14ears in power, the tories, who are trailing in the polls, could face a wipe-out. Crystal goomansingh has more on in a high-stakes political gamble. >> Reporter: alone, exposed to the elements, any shine rishi sunak may have had almost washed away. >> I hope that myork since I became prime minister shows that we have a plan and are prepared to take boldction necessary for our country tolourish. >> Reporter: come july 4th, sunakill face the voting public forhe first time. In 2022, his party chose him from a list of one. >> Rishi sunak is, therefore, of the conservative party. >> Reporter: in the aftermath of the brexit vote which led to david cameron's resignation, the U.K. has churned through several prime minister sunak, the fifth, hopes to hold on to power, butes sition. >> We will stop the chaos. Time and again, the pursue their own interests, rather than tackling the issues that affect your family. >> Reporter: kier stormer is also a novice in terms of running in a general election. As for his party, labour was last in office in 2010. >> I don't think anyonees too much. >> I won't vote for either, to be honest. >> I'm guided by doing what is righor your country, not what is easy, and I can't say the same thing for theour party. >> Reporter: in terms of conservative leaders, sunak isgood on paper, but the financiere and oxford graduate has often seemed out o step with the public and his party. >> We certainly need some changes. >> Reporter: why an election now, is the question? Inflation is nearly at a three-year low, but t tory party leader's popularity -- well, it's nearly as record lows as well. So, in le than two months, all of the party leaders will have find a way to inspire voters and actually get them to turn up at the polls. Crystal goomansingh, global news, london. >> Antony: iranian president ebrahim rais being laid to rest today. [ ] raisi's body is being taken toburgeon city for a last ceremony before being burien his hometown of mossad. Thousands of people held placards of raisi and waved flags in the streets this morning to bid the president farewell.

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