Guardian readers react to Theresa May’s unexpected announcement that she intends to hold an early general election in June

Britain is set for its second general election in two years, after Theresa May made a surprise announcement that she wants to hold a snap election on 8 June.

Despite ruling out an early election in the past, the prime minister today claimed that opposition parties are jeopardising her government’s Brexit preparations, and as such a fresh vote is necessary.

Our readers have been sharing their thoughts on the shock news – you can share your own in the comments thread below.

‘This is a Brexit election’

‘A cynical move’

‘A chance to save our country’

‘Remain voters must come together’







‘The other parties shouldn’t vote in favour’



‘May is playing games’



‘Corbyn is toast’



‘This is an attempt to damage the SNP’

‘Jeremy Corbyn should step down’

‘Remain candidates should come together’



‘The vote should have been called immediately after the referendum’

