Speculation May could call snap general election

British Prime Minister Theresa May is to make a statement later this morning, with speculation she could call a snap general election.

The announcement is due in Downing Street at 11.15am after a cabinet meeting.

In an unusual move, Number 10 did not announce what subject she would address but statements by the prime minister in the street are usually reserved for big announcements.

The Fixed-Term Parliaments Act sets the general election date as the first Thursday in May every five years, meaning 2020 is the next expected contest.

But Mrs May could call an early election if two-thirds of MPs in the Commons vote for it and Jeremy Corbyn has previously indicated Labour would support such a move.
  [rte.ie]
18/4/17
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