UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces intention to hold general election

Re:UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces intention to hold... by Keronk on Tuesday April 18, 2017 @08:43AM (#14138330)

I don't see how it does that, In effect it makes them stronger by giving them a general election she gives them an indyref. All her arguments against one fall away.

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Re:UK Prime Minister Theresa May announces intention to hold... by nthcolumn on Tuesday April 18, 2017 @10:54AM (#14139284)

Yes exactly, it is IndyRef lite! She is hoping they lose, thereby negating calls for IndyRef proper. I din't say it wasn't going to backfire spectacularly. I think the whole thing is a huge mistake. Brexit is happening, Article 50 has been triggered and is irrevocable. Unlike the rest of UK, Scotland still appear to have a choice. I can't see how the Tories ever thought this was going to end well.

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