Posted: Tue 18th Apr 2017

Prime Minister Calls Snap General Election For June 8th

Wrexham.com for people living in or visiting the Wrexham area
This article is old - Published: Tuesday, Apr 18th, 2017

Prime Minister Theresa May has this morning has stated that there will be a snap UK General Election on June 8th.

The Prime Minister made the surprise statement at 11:05am this morning outside 10 Downing Street, with the unbranded podium and untrailed nature of the announcement prompting much speculation.

The election is due to be held on June 8th – locally seats are currently held by MP Ian Lucas and MP Susan Elan Jones.

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