Prime Minister Theresa May shocked the nation to seek a General Election on 8th June.

What was the political reaction to this?

• Jeremy Corbyn, Leader of the Labour Party

“I welcome the PM’s decision to give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the interests of the majority first.”

• Former Prime Minister David Cameron

“Brave – and right – decision by PM. My very best wishes to all Conservative candidates.”

• Nicola Sturgeon, Leader of the Scottish Nationalist Party

“The Tories see a chance to move the UK to the right, force through hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts. Let’s stand up for Scotland.”

• Tim Farron, Leader of the Liberal Democrats

“This election is your chance to change the direction of our country.

If you want to avoid a disastrous Hard Brexit. If you want to keep Britain in the Single Market. If you want a Britain that is open, tolerant and united, this is your chance.

Only the Liberal Democrats can prevent a Conservative majority.”