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40,000 say Theresa May should take part in TV debates before the general election
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron says May will 'bottle it' if she turns the opportunity down.
Snap UK election and mining woes drag blue chip stocks lower
Lower iron ore prices and surprise snap election call by PM Theresa May hammer London market.
Theresa May biographer explains who PM consults in her inner-circle
Rosa Prince, author of Theresa May: the Enigmatic Prime Minister, spoke to IBTimes UK about the snap election.
Labour is heading for its worst election defeat in living memory
The blame for this tragedy isn't just with government – it's with those who voted for an incompetent leader.
'Not another one': Social media reacts to UK general election announcement
There was a mixed reaction on the news of a snap vote in June.
Arron Banks will challenge former Ukip MP Douglas Carswell in Clacton
Sources close to Leave.EU co-founder divulged information to IBTimes UK.
How to register to vote for the snap general election on 8 June 2017
It will be the second general election in two years.
Lib Dems gained 1,000 members within an hour of May calling an election
Lib Dem Leader Tim Farron says: "Only the Liberal Democrats can prevent a Conservative majority."
Four other times Britain called a snap general election in history
Theresa May has announced an election will be held on 8 June.
Pound surges against dollar after Theresa May calls snap UK general election
Sterling hits highest level since January against dollar after PM calls for 8 June election.
General Election: What the latest polls say about support for Labour
All of the major polling firms put Theresa May's Conservatives squarely ahead of Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party.
Read Theresa May's snap general election speech in full
Country will go to the polls on 8 June.
Theresa May announces snap general election
Prime Minister previously said on several occasions she would not seek early election.
Will Theresa May call a snap general election in the UK on 4 May?
IBTimes UK looks at the pros and cons for the prime minister calling an election.
GCHQ to hold cybersecurity summit amid fears of Russia interfering with UK elections
News comes in the wake of CIA accusations that Russia intervened in the US election.
Thailand's parliament votes to make amendments in constitution, likely to delay general election
The draft was approved last year and has been awaiting endorsement by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Theresa May resurrects European Convention on Human Rights pledge for 2020 election
Prime minister had dropped her call to withdraw the UK from the treaty during the Tory leadership contest.
Malaysia: Prime Minister Najib Razak says will not be cowed by street protests into stepping down
A massive street protest is scheduled to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 19 November.
The Tories are beatable, but the left will be undone by its attitude to foreign policy
If Corbynistas are so wrong about world events, the public will ask how they can be trusted to run things here.
Jeremy Corbyn admits Labour have 'mountain to climb' to beat Conservatives
Left-wing leader also urged party to 'end the trench warfare' and prepare for a general election.
Ukip unveils Army veteran Kenrick 'Dickie' Bird as Witney by-election candidate
Party tells IBTimes UK it cleared Bird of homophobia allegations after an investigation.
Liberal Democrats insist party's Brexit referendum plan differs from Owen Smith's
Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron will launch his party's policies around Brexit today.
Jeremy Corbyn borrows from Bernie Sanders in 'digital technology' manifesto
Labour leader says he will use canvassing apps like Sanders to drum-up mass support at the next election.
The Simpsons makes fun of Donald Trump and his canine hairpiece in hilarious new skit
Hillary Clinton also features in the short clip of the US presidential candidates.
The negative reaction to Theresa May will stick until she holds a general election
People are more resigned to her being PM than happy about it.
David Cameron should have stayed - Theresa May isn't up to the job
She is the nastiest of anti-migrant Tories - I fear we will see an even tougher May now.
Labour and Lib Dems want snap general election as Theresa May 'coronation' looms
But the sole Tory leadership candidate and Home Secretary has ruled out an election until 2020.
UK should have 2nd referendum on terms of EU exit says Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt
Health Secretary commented that Article 50 should not be invoked straight away.
Tooting by-election: Meet Dan Watkins – the One-Nation businessman leading Tory fight-back in London
IBTimes UK joins the Conservative hopeful on the campaign trail ahead of 16 June vote.
Spaniards could lose their siestas as Rajoy bids for shorter workdays
Acting PM is reviving a three-year-old proposal to cut lunch breaks and end office hours by 6pm.