SNP MP Stephen Flynn took the opportunity to tap into the SW1 rumour mill and ask Sunak whether he will call an election today. Chatter is flying about a statement at 5 p.m. Downing Street has still not killed the rumour – not even to the BBC…

Sunak responded:

“Spoiler alert: there is going to be a general election in the second half of this year.“

Not slowing speculation…