British PM Theresa May seeks snap general election

The election will take place on June 8

May is taking a gamble Pic: Getty

British prime minister Theresa May has said she plans to seek an early UK election on June 8 in a move seen as an attempt to strengthen her hand as goes into talks on leaving the EU.

"Britain is leavingthe European Union and there can be no turning back," May said outside Downing Street this morning. "There should be unity here in Westminster but instead there is division. The country is coming together ...