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Parliament backs holding early election on June 8

Samson Toromade

April 19, 2017 5:08 PM

The motion passed with 522 members of parliament in favour and 13 against -- well above the required two-thirds majority.

Theresa May is seeking a stronger negotiating hand for tough Brexit talks

Theresa May is seeking a stronger negotiating hand for tough Brexit talks

British lawmakers voted on Wednesday to support Prime Minister Theresa Mays call to hold a snap election on June 8, before the country enters two years of gruelling Brexit negotiations.

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