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Curious - 2017-04-18

I think it's a good thing. Brexit is one of the most important events of the last couple of centuries (not only for the UK but for Europe also). It should not be decided based on a razor-thin majority. Mostly with millions of Brits going to Google in the evening AFTER the referendum, typing "what is the European union".

But holding a snap election, in itself, seems to require a two thirds majority. I hope it passes on Wednesday.


She said Britain needed certainty, stability and strong leadership following the EU referendum.
Explaining the decision, Mrs May said: "The country is coming together but Westminster is not."
Opposition leader Jeremy Corbyn said his Labour Party wanted the election, calling it a chance to get a government that puts "the majority first".
There will be a vote in the House of Commons on Wednesday to approve the election plan - the prime minister needs two thirds of MPs to vote in favour to hold a vote before the next scheduled election date of 2020.
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Theresa May to seek snap election for 8 June -- Curious -- 2017-04-18
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