Lib Dems gain more than 5,000 members on day snap election is announced

Lib Dems gain more than 5,000 members on day snap election is announced

'We have candidates in place' ahead of June vote, says Tim Farron

The Independent UK

Election 2017: how the main parties shape up ahead of snap vote

Election 2017: how the main parties shape up ahead of snap vote

Theresa May’s announcement, calling for a general election on June 8, 2017, caught virtually everyone by surprise.

The Conversation

Lib Dems hope to gain dozens of seats with anti-Brexit campaign

Lib Dems hope to gain dozens of seats with anti-Brexit campaign

Party says it has been preparing for a snap election since before the EU referendum, with 400 candidates already in place

The Guardian - UK

Theresa May calls snap general election to create 'stability and strong leadership' ahead of Brexit

BRITISH Prime Minister Theresa May has called a snap general election - in a move aimed at shoring up her support ahead of Brexit negotiations.

Irish Independent

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Now it’s clear: the Lib Dems are the only opposition to the Tories and hard Brexit

Theresa May has called a snap general election because she knows Labour is in crisis. Within an hour, our party had gained another 1,000 members

The Guardian - UK

Theresa May calls for general election to secure Brexit mandate

Prime minister asks parliament for snap vote on 8 JuneTwo-thirds majority will be required in Commons on WednesdayJeremy Corbyn backs move despite trailing by 21 points in ICM poll

The Guardian - UK