Prime minister Theresa May has announced a snap general election for 8 June.
May had repeatedly denied that she would call an election before the next scheduled poll in 2020. But following a Cabinet meeting she said she would go to the country this year.
She made the announcement outside Downing Street after saying she had “reluctantly” come to a decision to hold a vote.
May said an election is only way to guarantee certainty and stability in the wake of Brexit.
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