Campaigning has begun in Britain's general election which will take place on June 8th.
British MPs passed a motion on Wednesday, paving the way for the snap ballot after Prime Minister Theresa May reversed course and decided to go to the polls.
She's looking to increase her parliamentary majority ahead of complex Brexit negotiations with European Union leaders, while also keeping the anti-Europe wing of her party in line.
However Mrs May is facing criticism for refusing to take part in televised debates for party leaders, saying she will travel up and down the country talking to communities.
In her first campaign appearance, Theresa May appealed for voter support ahead of the Brexit talks.
IN: "Give me the …
OUT: for Britain."
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Meanwhile leader of the opposition Labour party Jeremy Corbyn made an appearance in south London to tell voters his party offered a future that would be fairer for all.
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OUT: our jobs."
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