British MPs Expected To Approve May's Snap Election
British MPs are expected to approve Theresa May's plans for a general election on June the 8th.
There'll be a debate in the Commons later followed by a vote - which needs to a two thirds majority to go through.
The Prime Minister's said for months there wouldn't be an election before 2020 - but has changed her mind because of divisions within Westminster.
Former Conservative leader William Hague says if Mrs May were to win the poll - it could help during Brexit talks with Brussels:
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