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Emily Thornberry told Sky News that the date of the spring budget "seems to confirm" what many MPs suspect - that the prime minister could go to the polls early.
The next general election is expected in 2024, but until recently it was widely believed it would be held in the autumn to give the prime minister as much time as possible to convince voters the economy is improving and better days are ahead.
However, after Jeremy Hunt announced the government would hold an earlier than anticipated budget, with a date set for 6 March, it fuelled growing speculation that the election could be in the spring instead.
The budget date was confirmed after reports the Conservatives could slash inheritance tax (IHT) and offer more help for first-time buyers as a pre-election giveaway to boost their chances of victory and create policy dividing lines with Labour.
Ms Thornberry would not be drawn on whether her party would back the measures the Tories are said to be mulling over, saying those briefings are designed to "set a trap for Labour".
Some pollsters believe Mr Sunak will want as much time as possible to turn around his party's 20-point deficit in the polls and deliver on his five key pledges, including growing the economy and stopping the boats.
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