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Tuesday, April 18, 2017
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday called for an early general election to be held June 8
Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday called for an early general election to be held June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain's exit from the European Union.
Melton and Rutland's MP Sir Alan Duncan tweeted:
Sir Alan Duncan @AlanDuncanMP
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PM announces intention to hold general election on 8 June - Commons should back her in the vote tomorrow
