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Jack Webb
Apr 18, 2017
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A shocking snap General Election was announced on Tuesday morning by Prime Minister Theresa May.
If Parliament decides to back proposal it means a 51 day countdown has officially begun before the nation goes to the polls on 8 June.
Here's how MPs are reacting to the news - some welcome it with open arms, some have decried it and others have, unsurprisingly, taken the opportunity to poke fun at Jeremy Corbyn.
Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn:
I welcome the PM’s decision to give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the intere… https://t.co/EDLoBfc6Ju— Jeremy Corbyn (@Jeremy Corbyn) 1492512199
Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron
This is your chance to change the direction of your country https://t.co/wfj4wC7yn3— Tim Farron (@Tim Farron) 1492510742
Harriet Harman Labour MP for Camberwell & Peckham
General Election June 8th. I will seek nomination 4 Labour Camberwell & Peckham @SouthwarkLabour— Harriet Harman (@Harriet Harman) 1492512157
Lord Ashcroft
Can't wait for the TV debates between @theresa_may and @jeremycorbyn ....— Lord Ashcroft (@Lord Ashcroft) 1492511301
Steve McCabe, Labour MP for Birmingham
An example of how little we can trust Theresa May&how bad she knows things will be if she waits. Election is vote of no confidence in her— Steve McCabe (@Steve McCabe) 1492512355
Louise Haigh, Labour MP for Sheffield Heeley
Thanks! 1 down #GeneralElection https://t.co/fxY85EwdWM— Louise Haigh (@Louise Haigh) 1492512160
David Davies, Conservative MP for Monmouth
Looking forward to putting the @Conservatives case to the electors & helping secure a big majority for our excellent PM @theresa_may— David TC Davies MP 🏴🇬🇧 (@David TC Davies MP 🏴🇬🇧) 1492513026
Anna Soubry Conservative MP for Broxtowe
Winning a GE gives PM the mandate & authority she needs especially for Brexit negotiations. TM no Gordon Brown! She is brave & principled— Anna Soubry (@Anna Soubry) 1492512935
Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister of Scotland
The Tories see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts. Let's stand up for Scotland. #GE17— Nicola Sturgeon (@Nicola Sturgeon) 1492512619
Johnny Mercer, Conservative MP for Plymouth
Game on in #Plymouth! Very excited about relaunching the van, it's gonna be tough to hit every door, but can't wait to get out in the doors.— Johnny Mercer (@Johnny Mercer) 1492512463
David Cameron, former PM
Brave - and right - decision by PM @Theresa_May. My very best wishes to all Conservative candidates. @Conservatives— David Cameron (@David Cameron) 1492512329
Callum McCaig, Scottish National Party MP for Aberdeen South
A General Election while the UK faces the most important negotiations in decades. No doubt PM putting party before country.— Callum McCaig (@Callum McCaig) 1492512804
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