May's exclusive interview after calling for election

Theresa May has told ITV News Political Editor Robert Peston she is not "playing political games" after she called for an early General Election.
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[@oriolsalvador]

The moment when she has to clarify "we are stronger together" applies to the UK (and not the EU) was priceless

[@IThinkItsForYou]

Such a disingenuous lady.

[@AlternativeDesign100]

I'd replace the word lady.

[@dloverise]

who just got owned

[@nickmuscat2913]

She most certainly will Not be getting My Support come Jun 8th!!! 😡😡😡

[@ch-p2861]

Mayhem doesn't know how to answer a simple question which is why she's now running away scared from TV debates. I know who I'm voting this election and it won't be the Tories! Corbyn for PM so we can have some real change for once!!! #JC4PM

[@hallo4966]

exactly! honestly i just don't understand how anyone can trust may more than corbyn.. i mean how naive can you be?

[@starcon-ml7ix]

you litually brought the hands down for negotations - we will leave and there is a good chance of no deal - as multicultra sweep into UK - it will become a religious status fight rather than policies - why do you think Khan won? did you not see that?? now we are in serious trouble - despite the fact that Europe is in a civil war - over these damn migrants - I didn't want to leave the EU - but it is the future that worries me - a possible dictator under unelected and unaccountable buffoon just for money when jobs are going - look at USA - and the rich getting richer -- look at China - and people gearing up for war - look at Russia - and population boom from crimes such as rapes - look at middle east and Africa - the dream for NWO - look a past French president and Jews and banking crashes - America will sadly fall in my opinion and things will then if it does - get very bad over there - I don't want to live under a dictator. - but stronger hand would have made trade deal better - and you fall for Labour whom party took us to war - and now have a buffoon running it - and too many stupid people voted for him - congratulations you might have helped the EU to control us or leave 100% and broke up the UK and become poorer more realistic

[@vladervlad7312]

52 % vs 48 % does not mean a country united!

[@iamnotanumber6945]

more untruth from PM ,

[@Doubleelforbes]

Can't wait until the end of May.

[@0olong]

'Exclusive' huh? So the PM's not giving interviews after calling a snap general election, apart from this one? Marvellous.

[@IThinkItsForYou]

What's so terrifying is she convinces people. I want to be as far away from Britain as I can get if this woman's government wins. Only a certain few can see that, unfortunately for the rest they're going to have to learn the hard way.

[@hallo4966]

omg she is horrible we need jeremy corbyn soooo bad

[@carbonarcade1233]

yeah, it's a shame no one likes him

[@laolu2007]

people don't wanna leave

[@Normanskie]

In summary, it's all someone else's fault.

[@123brownjames]

Fingers crossed on Thursday

[@johnf4279]

A simple liar.

[@AlternativeDesign100]

that interviewer must be one of the most affected and melodramatic talkers I have ever heard.

[@laxiona]

What stability has she provided? England is going downhill since Brexit... Get rid of her

[@geoffm9944]

She lacked charisma and conviction, and throughout her time as PM was unable to get things done. She never inspired anybody, including her colleagues! She had no clear idea about where she wanted to go and how to get there. Also, May constantly took the wrong advice! Her time at No 10 was a disaster.

[@BinaryJoe]

Does she not realise that her face does nothing to hide the contempt that is apparently bubbling beneath the surface? It shows every time she has to listen to someone. Her eyes say "How dare you." and those pursed lips say "Who do you think you are?". I bet there's a universe next door where she makes a great nun in the 50's.

[@Desolacex]

Could you be more leading in your first and second question? way to create a narrative. Just ask questions, I don't care about your opinion or your "angle".

[@wfcyellow]

Have you heard of the term devil's advocate, what it means, and why interviewers use this technique whoever they are interviewing? Although it may be a new term to you, look it up, it's quite simple, and you will understand the difference between 'leading, giving your opinion or angle' and the concept that I have described. Your understanding of situations such as these will then improve significantly.

[@libraiis]

And there was me just thinking this was the worst interviewer I had ever heard. He is awful.

[@wfcyellow]

No, no, you misunderstand. You're a sycophant of the Prime Minister who doesn't like her being challenged in any way whatsoever. When she, or any other politician that you are a sycophant of, is challenged with tough questions your brain can't handle it so reverts to ridiculous hyperbole, such as 'this interviewer is the worst I've ever heard'.

[@GoldieDawn]

RIP the UK. x :)

[@marcuswalker3056]

Thank god she fixed that lamp shade last time it was all crooked

[@dudleyowl]

Is it me, or did May look so absolutely comfortable and confident in this interview? She knows what the British people want, she feels confident that she can deliver a brighter future, and she's ready to roll her sleeves up and get it done!

[@Biefbacon]

dudleyowl She's confident when she can recite pre rehearsed scripts. Take those away and she becomes a drooling moron. It's no wonder she refuses to participate in the debates.

[@AlternativeDesign100]

just how does this "strengthen the 'hand' of the government to make brexit a success"?? What is this nonsensical crap? That statement alone is grotesque. How? What sort of "strength" is she talking about? This is gibberish, the same sort of gibberish that people fell for 9 months ago. How, how does this "strengthen" the government? How can so many people on that island over there fall for this complete gibberish?

[@Kilo1973]

YOU ALL KNOW YOU MESSED UP BIG TIME, AND I AM TALKING TO THE RIGHT WINGERS OUT THERE

[@Geoffthebull]

A somewhat childish comment. A little more substance would help.

[@beckyfooterman211]

How can I talk? I'm exactly the same. I have a Learning Disability and I was on and on and on at my Mum don't let me do any Creative Writing Courses because I'm going through so much Mental Health Trauma and so many Emotional Issues at the moment. Then suddenly just one day I told her that I wanted to do Creative Writing as my just Emotions got the better of me and when I didn't cope and I had to change Courses to IT I looked so stupid. I was embarrassed. I looked absolutely foolish apart from the fact that I was ashamed. But as Mum told me literally just as Theresa would tell me while opening their arms wide and letting me hide my face in their jackets, "It's alright my Darling. Everyone blames girls like you but I only ever love them if they change their Courses choices though between so few Subjects a thousand times a day. Love will only ever lead my heart your way. I know that Theresa isn't 35 (I'm 35) but in life sometimes people are so sweet and affectionate that they're just completely helpless and lovable. You would tell me that there's nothing to forgive me for for that. Why is Theresa any different?

[@kerriebanaszak7857]

Go Theresa. Whilst I don't always agree with what politicians say. I do hope that Keith Vaz and he party starting pointlessness can get lost.

[@99IronDuke]

Anyone who voted to leave the anti-democratic EU, cannot afford to vote anything but Conservative, or UKIP if in a Labour area. I think there is a very strong case for UKIP to put all their efforts into Labour seats and not bother too much, on this occasion, in fighting in Conservative seats. Remember all seats won by Labour, Lib-Dems and the SNP are anti Brexit and pro EU seats

[@ali8142]

Brexit is happening, voting for Labour is not going to stop it. Labour knows that

[@Jazzypooisawesome]

is she bollocks

[@mcleodrockferry287]

Always Conservative. I am so glad when the PM says no there's turning back. Brexit means Brexit.

[@Biefbacon]

McLeod Rockferry "Brexit means Brexit" glad to see you suck up May's platitudes. Red white blue Brexit! We at the Conservative Party value your single digit IQ.

[@mcleodrockferry287]

@eefBacon: Yes my single digit IQ is quite higher than your sub--zero IQ. I don't have to suck up. I simply support her for Brexit and her stance to driving it to completion .

[@helixaether872]

theresa may is bad

[@evelynmariayeshua]

Has my vote: we have not had a statesman / woman since Churchill.

[@Philiptanzer]

Vote together for a *strong government,* put down the protest votes and the UK speaks with one voice. Vote Tory (even if you have to hold your nose).

[@ch-p2861]

Coulter no thanks. I voted in 2010 after believing their lies but have regretted it every since. Just look at the state of our terrible NHS! It can't go on like this. I'm voting Labour this time round. #JC4PM

[@Philiptanzer]

As you wish, just keep your eyes on who you are voting for, Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonald are men who have been friendly with many terrorist organisations over their time. Their obsession with oppression has made them side with the enemies of the UK more than once. He must not sit in the PM's chair but if you want to lend him your power that is your choice, I would suggest giving it to one of the more herbivorous choices though if you feel "anyone but Tory."

[@rockie0708]

Coulter never vote for Tory scum.