Rishi Sunak is running out of time if he wants to call a General Election on May 2 - which would coincide with the local polls.
If it was to take place on that date the Prime Minister needs to dissolve Parliament 25 working days prior to the General Election for it to happen.
This means that if he wants the election on May 2, dissolution needs to occur not later than March 26. However, MPs and peers would require a few days' notice to agree which non-controversial bills, if any, should be passed.
There is also tradition of a "valedictory debate" in the House of Commons, allowing departing MPs to make a farewell speech.
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