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Citizens will be heading to the polls on July 4 after the announcement was made on May 23.
Mr Sunak, Conservative, is looking to retain his position despite challenges from Labour’s Sir Keir Starmer, the Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey and others.
Politicians have been out on the campaign trail in an effort to win your vote. Manifestos will be drawn up and promises will be made, but what are the key issues facing prospective candidates in Portsmouth?
We asked The News readers on Facebook to give us the key issues facing the city and those which will sway their vote. Here are a number of their suggestions.
1. Air pollution
One reader said more needs to be done to tackle air pollution levels in the city and elsewhere, adding that large amounts of traffic is causing the problem. Photo: Sarah Standing
2. Potholes
One Facebook commenter said further investment is required from government to fix potholes and roads. Photo: John Devlin
3. Parking
One reader said ideas need to be formed on how to increase parking in the city. Photo: Sarah Standing
4. Housing
One resident said housing is one of their major voting concerns, adding that more accommodation needs to be handed out to residents rather than be transformed into student flats or HMOs. Photo: Habibur Rahman