Turkish police use water cannon ahead of deposed opposition leader's speech in Izmir

The CHP is level with the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in most recent opinion polls and although the next election is not due until 2028, many expect Erdoğan to push for early elections.

• Turkish police used water cannons ahead of opposition leader's speech in Izmir
• CHP party is level with ruling AKP in latest opinion polls
• Early elections are expected despite next scheduled election being in 2028
• Political competition and tensions are increasing in Turkey