Jockeying has begun in Britain after Prime Minister Theresa May announced a General Election on June 8th.
The surprise move came with her governing Conservative Party enjoying a substantial lead in the polls, and the opposition Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn facing the fight of its political life.
Tim Farron leads Britain's Liberal Democrats, and he's hoping that his party benefits from concern over Labour's viability as a future government.
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Scotland's First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is accusing Mrs. May of an "opportunistic" move.
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David Williams is with the bookmaker's Ladbrookes.
He says the Conservative Party is heavily favored to win a substantial victory.
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OUT: "…win one pound"
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