As totally expected, Theresa May – following a contentious debate – won the UK parliament vote to allow a June 8th snap election by a count of 522 to 13, well above the two-thirds majority needed.
Opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn welcomed the poll but accused the PM of changing her mind and breaking promises on a range of issues.
The result triggers what will be an intense seven-week campaign in which the U.K.’s relationship with the EU will be the focus.
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