BREAKING: Theresa May calls for General Election to be held on June 8

Theresa May has announced her intention to hold a General Election on June 8.
Prime Minister Theresa May. Picture: Hannah McKay/PA WirePrime Minister Theresa May. Picture: Hannah McKay/PA Wire
Prime Minister Theresa May. Picture: Hannah McKay/PA Wire

The Prime Minister had repeatedly denied that she would call an election before the next scheduled poll in 2020.

But following a Cabinet meeting at Downing Street she said she would go to the country this year.