The funniest 'genny lec' memes that will have you laughing until 4 July

The British electorate will be heading to the polls on 4 July. Yes, in case you missed it, Rishi Sunak just confirmed this summer's general election. A chance for the nation to have their say, the upcoming vote is serious business (find details on how to learn more about your local MP and how to register to vote here).

But as well as being rather important when it comes to shaping the future of the country, the so-called 'genny lec' is also perfect meme fodder – and really, who could blame us? So, we're glad to report there are already LOLs a plenty to be had.

From the second the Prime Minister stepped outside Downing Street (sans umbrella) to make the announcement in the pouring rain (accompanied to the soundtrack of a former Labour leader's campaign trail song, Things Can Only Get Better), jokesters were at the ready. Here's how the internet has been chronicling it all...

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The British electorate will be heading to the polls on 4 July. Yes, in case you missed it, Rishi Sunak just confirmed this summer's general election. A chance for the nation to have their say, the upcoming vote is serious business (find details on how to learn more about your local MP and how to register to vote, here).

The so-called genny lec is also perfect meme fodder, and really, who could blame us? So, we're glad to report there are already memes a plenty. From the second the Prime Minister stepped outside Downing Street (sans Umbrella) to make the announcement in the pouring rain, jokesters were at the ready. From all the buzz over the lectern guy to music that nearly drowning out Sunak's speech, here's how the internet has been chronicling it all.

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