British MPs will vote shortly on whether to hold a snap general election in June.
Theresa May’s expected to get the two thirds of members she needs to head to the polls.
British MPs are preparing to vote in the Commons after Theresa May called for a general election to be held in June.
The Prime Minister needs a majority of two thirds for it to go ahead, nearly three years earlier than planned.
Mrs May had previously ruled it out – but now claims it’s necessary because opposition parties are trying to frustrate the UK’s exit from the EU.
Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says that’s not the case.
A former Taoiseach says he’s not sure Theresa May will get the large majority she’s looking for in a new UK election.
The British Prime Minister is seeking an election to copperfasten her mandate ahead of Brexit negotiations.
However John Bruton says there’s a chance she won’t get the result she wants.
Here, Clare’s Fianna Fáil TD says it’s remains vitally important that we protect our own interests in this country.
The UK is our largest export market and Deputy Timmy Dooley says a delay in Brexit negotiations could have a negative impact here.
