On Wednesday 19 April, the British Parliament adopted by 522 to 13 the holding of an early general election announced the day before by the prime minister, Theresa May, for 8 June 2017 (see EUROPE 11769). The British PM needed a two-thirds majority in the House of Commons.
Theresa May wants to ensure a solid majority before getting to the heart of the Brexit talks. Exiting the EU has to take place before the European elections in 2019. British media accuse the leader of wanting to...