British MPs have overwhelmingly passed a motion authorizing an early general election, to be held on June 8th.
Prime Minister Theresa May won a majority for a snap election by a vote margin of 522 to 13, after winning support for the poll from major opposition parties.
From London, Catherine Drew reports.
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