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British Parliament to Vote on Early General Election
The call for a vote needs the backing of at least two-thirds of MPs.
Members of Parliament in Britain are due to vote on the surprise announcement by Prime Minister Theresa May calling for a snap general election for the 8 June. She said the vote was the only way to guarantee stability as the country negotiates its withdrawal from the European Union.
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