Why Did Theresa May Call an Election?

Was negotiating Brexit the real reason Theresa May called a general election?



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Theresa May calls for general election to secure Brexitmandate

Conservative Party fined £70,000 after investigation finds 'significant failures' in reporting campaign spending

Theresa May scheduled the general election to distract from expenses scandal, say MPs

Theresa May called a general election to bury Tory expenses investigation, says Dennis Skinner MP

Tory election spending claims: 12 police forces pass files to CPS

'My candidates did NOTHING wrong': PM hails decision not to bring charges against top Tories over election expenses amid furious backlash over year-long 'witch hunt'

The inside story of the Tory election scandal

KASSAM: Brexit Voters Cannot Afford to Give Theresa May a Massive Majority as She Plans Compromise on Free Movement

Tory grassroots fury over selection stitch-up as Number 10 allies parachuted into safe seats