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LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 18: Prime Minister Theresa May makes a statement to the nation in Downing Street on April 18, 2017 in London, United Kingdom. The Prime Minister has called a general election for the United Kingdom to be held on June 8, the last election was held in 2015 with a Conservative party majority win. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
UK PM calls for general election: Full speech
06:53 - Source: CNN
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UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced plans to call a snap general election on June 8. Get the latest updates here.