Prime Minister Theresa May shocked the nation to seek a General Election on 8th June.
What was the political reaction to this?
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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.”
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Former Prime Minister David Cameron
“Brave – and right – decision by PM. My very best wishes to all Conservative candidates.”
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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.”
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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.”
