Theresa May rules out an autumn general election before Brexit

On arrival in New York on Tuesday, Theresa May ruled out the idea of another general election before Brexit day, saying it “would not be in the national interest”.

Speculation about the idea of an autumn election to break the Brexit deadlock within the government has increased since theprime minister’s Chequers plan got a cool reception from EU leafers in Salzburg.

At Labour’s party conference in Liverpool this week there have been repeated calls from John McDonnell, the shadow chancellor, and other senior party figures, for a swift election to allow the public to say whether they are happy with May’s Brexit negotiations.

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Source: The Guardian