British Prime minister Theresa May has announced she is seeking a snap election to be held on June 8th.
In the surprise announcement, Mrs May said she was seeking to strengthen her position as the government enters into complex Brexit negotiations to leave the European union.
Speaking outside Downing Street, she repeated that the UK needed "strong and stable" leadership several times and said the other political parties were working against her plans for a successful Brexit.
IN: And the decision…
OUT: …SNP."
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Mrs May painted to vote as a decision between chaos and stability under her leadership.
IN: Every vote for …
OUT: …secure future."
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