Full speech: Theresa May calls snap general election for June 8th 2017

[@182rObBiEmAn44]

Clearly only cares about her and her party and not the people. Just get on with it Theresa! I will never vote for you.

[@foxdenham]

She sure know how to play poker! The problem is, in this particular game Labour has a really bad hand and the Lib dem's are holding Old Kent Road, Community Chest and Mrs Bun the Baker!

[@rideforever]

The problem is that there is no Labour party or Lib Dems, they do not understand how the world is changing and now have nothing to say. Just a white elephant party machinery from a different age. Only old dying people talk about the NHS all day.

[@bluesmaster9896]

Almost all of the politicians that went against the brexit vote have fallen .

[@moi7748]

She has a point.

[@deanmacka4975]

I'm an Australian we are from the first fleet that means I'll back England no matter what GOD SAVE THE QUEEN!! Best of luck pommie boys and girls

[@rODIUMuk]

Who would vote Tory !?!?

[@samsloan2526]

rODIUM me

[@alanharvey9094]

rODIUM me too!

[@lindasaunders1270]

Even though I don't agree with her party,I can see that she's doing the right thing.Shame Cameron took his bat and ball home when he didn't get his own way.

[@feski1]

This is an incredibly bold and mature decision from Theresa May. Kudos to the PM, who was handed the keys at a most pivotal time in the nation's recent history.

[@bestrafung2754]

I'll laugh if this backfires on her and the tories get unelected lol

[@jamesrobtonyadams3345]

Premier Stingy ...welp

[@benrhats]

Premier Stingy Your Physic!

[@henrystevenson4837]

Lol

[@kaiserbowser2796]

2 Months Later....... CON 318 (-13) LAB 262(+30) Hung Parliament. Well this totally didn't backfire at all

[@tylerfinnegan6723]

was any one just looking at her hair and not listening 😂😂😂

[@dingers5days]

Boy what a mistake that was

[@singleplayermoments]

Regardless of what I think of May's leadership, I do respect her for taking this huge gamble to ensure stability. This might be the one and only election I vote Conservative!

[@charlestownsend9280]

As a British person (I'm not even proud of that these days) I find her words absolutely terrifying. She is basically saying that the opposition party's should not oppose the government, which means that she either doesn't understand why we have an elected opposition and a house of lords or she thinks that only her party should have a say in the governing of the country. In do so she is insulting all those to have fought and died for democracy and shows that she doesn't care about the will of the people or democracy but only of her own will. If she wins this election not only will we loss control over the making of thousands of laws, loss funding to schools, the NHS, the benefits of the disabled and elderly, removing help to the homeless and poor, we will also be on are way to a dictatorship led by the torries.

[@aliray1165]

charles townsend if you find that terrifying you need to get out more. Words are just words.

[@BDaMonkey]

I don't get why people don't realise this. Taking back control is all well and good, but giving it to a party that does all of these bad things (and many more) is a TERRIBLE idea. They don't give a shit about the lower levels of society. The EU might not have been perfect, but it was protecting us. From the fucking Tories.

[@charlestownsend9280]

ali ray except these aren't just words, this is the leader of the govenment, the voice of the people, not respecting the basic principles of the govenment. these words are her sole reasoning for this election and it is solely to get rid of any oppersition, which is required for a demacratic govenment and for a govenment to be the voice of the people, so that she can have total control of the govenment.

[@aliray1165]

BDaMonkey are you mad? Have you forgotten what the last labour government did to our country? Millions of immigrants flooding in for the sake of that Trojan horse multiculturalism, and a war based on lies. Conservative every time now till we've seen brexit through and can see what the hell weve got to deal with. Labour is leftard bullshit full of empty promises and pandering to fucking Islam. No goddamn thanks.

[@aliray1165]

charles townsend good! Get rid of as Much opposition as possible haha! And hopefully jimmy krankees lot too. Telling the English how to live our lives gtfo.

[@YuleNevano]

I think she is pitching herself as one of the people, not as an mp, she is with us and against all those naughty politicians

[@gavansbro4409]

Just had to watch this again. 'Strong and stable, strong and stable, strong and stable.' My arse!!

The ARSEHOLE of Europe joined the EU in 1975 only to bitch like a street walker for 42 years and try to destroy the most MAGNIFICENT idea Europe has ever come up with, peace in Europe. The war mongering BARBARIANS who have been deluding themselves that they are the true heirs of Greek & Roman cultures are sick like a parrot that they can no longer boss their way around and have to become a peaceful and democratic team player. Europe wants peace for her people & the opportunity to trade with the rest of the world in a fair and free way. The witch of the west envies all this, she wants oceans of blood to rule their waves.

[@templarknight5557]

I have to admit at being so impressed with our PM since she took over after Brexit. The way Labour/Libs and those utterly disgraceful SNP have behaved over Brexit's democratic vote, is nothing but shameful and borderline traitorous. No way on gods earth can we allow Corbyn and people like Abbott to have power. We would be bloody crazy.

[@caroljones4511]

Look where we are after she misjudged the public mood, a resurgent Labour party and very weaken minority conservative government propped up by the repulsive DUP with a lame duck prime minister that won't see the year out. Thank You Teresa

[@sercub5820]

What does it matter Scotland will vote SNP as it should and it will count for nothing. Either way the Prime minister is going to be an arrogant moron. Just wish Scotland had left in 2014 then none of this would even matter.

[@C2-J0]

I was a bit hesitant about her because she seemed to play it too politically safe to get any real fighting progress in the negotiations with Europe. Here she sounds like a real leader. Hope you Brits vote Conservative in June.

[@Daveyboyz1978]

I fancy she ends up with a much bigger majority.

[@timcolivet7343]

How did that pan out?!? I love how she says in this speech "the country is coming together " doesn't feel like that to me. Weak, weak, weak. I'm just glad that the tories are as inept as they are ruthless!! She will forever be remembered as the worst prime minister ever!!

[@skycanth1969]

Let's make June the end of May!

[@jamesBFC1887]

Tbf that's a pretty good one

[@andrewwilson8317]

Oh really???!! When Scotland raised the issue of having a vote on independence they were told now was not the time,we have to concentrate on Brexit. Now this?

[@johnmasbro5106]

T May is 100% right, it is a risk but better to risk in order to be able to negotiate with a backing party rather then with bickering parties, and Euro Union is watching every move, every difference is noted and weakens the UK's negotiating power, I hope she achieves the goal

[@IH-lt3cg]

Now it is the moment to fix all the issues, Let's stop Brexit, then Scotland happy, North Ireland happy!! EU happy (They don't need to lose two year with bureaucratic nonsense )!! and we stop this ignorant revolution called Brexit, started by the UKIP !! No more post-truths

[@jackiechin9149]

Ismael Hernández fuck yeah

[@charlestownsend9280]

exsept that's not how democracy works, that's the big issue with what she said.

[@georgie3478]

Spot on John. I hope the majority of voters share your common sense.

[@jackiechin9149]

Fuk Google what the fuck are you trying to say!

[@bazmaximo]

I voted to stay in, but I accept that as a country we voted out. Since we're going out I feel like she will do a better job of it than anyone else as other party leaders will look weak in an attempt to reverse brexit when it now cannot be stoped.

[@rmac5584]

The reason is because it's being rigged!

[@muxima2004]

I think is time for uk to learn after two consecutive errors. First Tony Blair steps down and immediately Gordon Brown steps up soon after general elections and comes Cameron and now he steps down Theresa comes in and once again? General elections. My own view, any pm should be elected by the people not just appointed even if they decide to step down

[@sasua741]

you people are mad if you think this isnt gonna be a Conservative Coronation

[@kelso120]

good speech, and the right thing. showing good leadership skills. am sure you will get Britain a good deal from the EU after you win the next election by a country mile.

[@WarmasAsunnedcat]

she as put Labour to the sword

[@rideforever]

She looks like a leader. She sounds like a leader. She acts like a leader.

[@rideforever]

Good that's what we need

[@rideforever]

It's a difficult time, even in the EU there are many disasters looming. She is calm and speaks her mind. Look at JellyCorbyn or BSFarron, 2 nobodies. We could do a lot worse. Since the referendum the economy has been surprisingly good, we should be more confident.

[@dontreadmyprofilepicture1225]

rideforever but she is not a leader

[@rideforever]

I think you underestimate how badly wrong the referendum could have gone for the country. But in the end the economy is rolling on, and we have allies in many quarters. She is a steady hand at the wheel of the ship. People trust her, at home and abroad. The EU just gave Greece some more billions which they neveer will pay back, even though the IMF / World Band told the EU it was stupid .... but they don't learn. For Greece it is a disaster. For the EU it is desperate. For us it is a warning. The European people are not the EU - that is a bunch of well paid politicians living in a castle.

[@182rObBiEmAn44]

exactly right, U turns around every corner, what a brilliant leader!

[@MY-sn6vi]

Girl that hairs got its mind of its own 😂 crazzzzy hair

[@JoelJoel321]

"Weak and unstable coalition government." Oh, Mrs May.

[@kevinjackson292]

What happened May? You were embaresed by Jeremy Corbyn and crushed into a humiliating back down by the European Union!

[@leapsplashafrog]

England will vote for brexit and prob Tories again with ukip gaining seats as there is no other option. Politics is about to go through a reform. Many MPs will be put on the dole. She's been ok - I think she's not bad, good values

[@lindaseeley8878]

Well said. Go girl.

[@lukeboyuk83]

Someone should have informed the chopper to pull back a bit.

[@rusanescutraian]

dear bits. You'll go down without EU slowly

[@muhammad96able]

May some Britons here explain me well why all important announcements were made infront of PM's house? Why cant make in closed places?

[@Allotmenting_Plot15]

easier for media

[@russian766]

I feel sorry for the UK and very sad. Are all of you blind? I feel sorry for myself as well. I did not vote last time. I was a fool . So, there is a part of my fault in this madness and mess. This time I WILL vote and I know exactly how and why.

[@davidpascoe5842]

She's taking a risk but then again Labour Party are not as strong as they were under Blair. Liberals are at risk of Brexit... I am surprised she has gone to the country. We need to unit as a United Kingdom and flight for our own country and rebuild under a United government

[@baders087]

The beginning of the end for Theresa May. Not that she knew it then...

[@musicmonkey10]

un-united kingdom, where scotland gets free tuition fees, free nhs and (having used up their quota), want more, more and more...

[@jofusnufc841]

WHAT A DAY, SHES OUT ON THE 8TH YAAAAAAAAY WE HAVE HOPE

[@samsloan2526]

MusicalMojiMario 008 does that mean you have free tickets to the circus to see the clown corbyn

[@jofusnufc841]

+MusicalMojiMario 008 whoever votes ukip are chavs from Leeds or Bradford who are divorced

[@jofusnufc841]

+MusicalMojiMario 008 Someone here who actually cares is corbyn. If you just watched his speach u will know

[@jennyhulme1942]

Their political game playing !!!! Why don’t you break down your deal into lay mans terms so everyone understands it and send it to every home, see what happens then

[@stadtrade102]

See Scotland being flooded with Heroin like back in the Thatcher days then.

[@johnfarrow1088]

Do we have to put up with the foul; language? I notice most of it seems comes from from non English commentators!

[@johnfarrow1088]

The foul language is the normal speak of the unwashed and uneducated, mostly from non- English.

[@mickmoule9311]

moans about the other partys, then gives the people a chance to vote for them,

[@jennyhulme1942]

Aren’t you supposed to do what your people tell you to do - you could have invoked article 50 and we would have left the Eu, on our terms not yours

[@hunanuk]

She is right. We need strong leadership, I will vote Tory!

[@nezza23]

hair went crazy at 2.28.just let them get on with it. out!

[@skycanth1969]

nezza23 I found that way more interesting than her speech

[@andrewnicholas4951]

Brexit number 1- national interest first - we all must row together in the coming yrs to make our country not just survive but thrive. Ther will b time n a place for internal politics but synchronicity of the oars is the key. Let us b free brave n hopefull

[@Semisonic56]

5 years ago today.

[@Maccer229]

Very clever move. The Tories will increase thier majority, no doubt. People want BREXIT!

[@AZ-rm6mm]

shaun curley Civil war...lol You will shit you pants seeing armed units bursting your door 3am

[@benrhats]

From Scotland We don't want Brexit the only reason we want independence is to get away from the rest of the UK

[@Captain_Rhodes]

how is it a ballsy move? everyone says corbyn stands 0 chance so whats ballsy about it?

[@cockayne747]

Ben Rhattigan hopefully you will !! sick of hearing bitter comments from the scots

[@Captain_Rhodes]

UKIP couldnt even beat labour in stoke. the place where most people voted brexit!

[@daveysk4238]

Well played Tories! That was a great move to ensure there are no more valid debates about leaving the EU. Clearly when the tories win, their valid point will be 'the people voted for us to leave the EU not once but twice by voting for us and brexit.' I mean who else is going to win the general election really? Corbin? he cant even get his own constituency to vote for him! I really hoped we'd have stayed in the EU but it looks more and more likely we will be leaving after this!

[@clivewillis3971]

if this is real ................its a joke .i cant live in a place that wants DICTATORSHIP

[@billy4072]

go to Calais then.

[@alanharvey9094]

Bill y but Calais is part of the EU dictatorship!

[@1066gaz]

Don't vote mad eyes may. Vote LABOUR.

[@katorgahd700]

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA You sure about that?

[@violentswami2902]

Translation?

[@weberblau]

Is this a 'Merkel-look-alike-contest'? We're all fucked...

[@jimmy7434]

Kill me where I stand.

[@rgriff4]

What a pity the inhabitants of this wonderful island cant speak the Queens English, whereas the true inhabitants can do so. I would back a move to minimize disruption in elections so that voters need to be 30 plus and born in this country they could vote. People are so fickle they glance through pages on Facebook and the like and follow other peoples opinions without doing research to find out for themselves.

[@OuterSpacedVideos]

+rgriff4 How can you criticise people for not using the Queen's English and then go on to spell "minimize" the American way in the very next sentence?

[@lukeboyuk83]

I like her... more and more.. It maybe just words but i will give her a chance.

[@texasbear7368]

Is a General election like our Presidential election? Why you get to chose when it happens? I'm confused. Can Brexit be at risk again?

[@Allotmenting_Plot15]

The general election elects all MPs, the Prime Minister is the leader of the largest party. We dont have fixed-terms so it can be held at any time within 5 years of the previous one.

Typical arrogant and deluded ENGLISH think they can have all the advantages of being a member of a club without paying the membership fee. I guess you think you are so fucking smart you can pull the wool over everybody's eyes. Every time I watch the EU parliament in session I see the contempt with which they hold ENGLAND.

[@coysgub5599]

here we go again...

[@studmalexy]

what does Theresa May eat for breakfast and what does she do all day?..is she "normal" or not?

[@billy4072]

Jezza might get the sympathy vote? then we are fekked..

[@ClayREZify]

she'll be re elected. she just met trump.

[@timcolivet7343]

So funny hearing this now!

[@gorai9833]

Better in long-run.

[@deniseswolf]

Good bye granny!

[@wobblydangly]

Unfortunately she will never be a granny

[@deniseswolf]

Why not? In our great country which is the heaven of Forced Adoption Industry.

[@johnnyblaze9448]

she'll win thats why shes calling it...

[@Ameliaisnotmyname]

Johnny Blaze like Cameron called for a referendum. then quit because he lost?

[@deniseswolf]

She's done. She knows very well that the country is totally fucked now and she hasn't got the ability to be a leader and just wants to escape asap.

[@ArtShar]

Dear Theresa May, I salute you.

[@jakebennett3737]

Aarti Sharma why? do you not like the nhs? do you enjoy all the tax allowences to the well off? do you enjoy the lack of pay rise for common people whilst politicians get a massive pay rise every other year?

[@ArtShar]

Jake Bennett Hello Jake, No its only for the fact that election is a risk she is taking, yes odds in her favour but still it's a risk. I'm not saying vote for her or otherwise. My opinion was only based on her speech and what I gathered. Disappointed though that there are no debates.

[@Captain_Rhodes]

Yea a nice , stiff Nazi salute

[@desoliver9712]

Obvious Troll, obvious...

[@FEWGEE1]

Federico Mazandarani You sound a touch racist yourself pal.

[@peaceLove1988]

Wonder if she likes watersports

[@thedrunkmagicukuleleplayer9723]

Can't stop laughing at her hair

[@plerpplerp5599]

It is like the muppet show

[@finnshirley]

VOTE LARRY SANDERS 2017!

[@Ominousheat]

Keep your eye out for Trump supporters.

[@RajanV26]

Good decision, holding a general election at this point will reduce possibility of change in leadership during the EU withdrawal process and negotiations. I was sceptical when she took charge but so far she has made the right choices in my opinion.

[@alanharvey9094]

Raj ..... agree with you

[@lukeboyuk83]

Agreed. Maybe its due to the fact that its the 1st female PM in my adult life, but i am rooting for her. Everything she says i agree with. Everything.I did not expect that when she took office. She sounds a lot like Farage at times.

[@alanharvey9094]

lukeboyuk83 ..... I'm with ya!

[@jonathanpardoe8722]

A brilliant speech, and straight to the point. We have in Mrs T , a magnificent leader in the style of her great predecessor Maggie . strong words and a steady firm iron grip on the country. If she wins and thereby getting the backing of the people,, she will be the PM for donkeys years to come and rightly so. Good luck Teresa

[@rayhe2563]

bloody wind

[@beniscoolable]

Yes and with every vote for the conservatives makes the rich richer and the poor poorer that's the conservatives all over take from the poor give it to the rich I know people will say it's not true etc but that's my opinion

[@kotasbyubilieau8365]

Smart move

[@svresh]

HA!

[@amatsolehin2526]

intresting

[@stellamann7245]

Go on my dear may u have no challengers you will wark it easy

[@Xenophlanes]

Putin is loving this shit.

[@supervortex8363]

go Theresa May :)

[@mariocavlovicak3220]

People is this Trump in a dress… if not at least sounds like Trump…England has the same problems as America.

[@jackiechin9149]

mario cavlovicak do we really though, do your research

[@CaptainDarkwolf]

I agree, we do have the same problem as America... Too many Retards who can't handle democracy.... WE waited for labour's term in the government with Tony Blair.... Now Its your turn to wait... I mean.. You never saw us protesting back then.... So What gives you the right?

[@Hogboblin]

OOPS

[@johnfarrow1088]

Well done Teresa. You are showing good, strong leadership & I pray that all right thinking voters will see the sense of what you are doing & back you ALL the way. We need to be OUT before it is too late & time is short!

[@Red_Lion2000]

Why do you support a PM who is trying to destroy our NHS?

[@johnfarrow1088]

She is not. The NHS is being destroyed by the self inflicted druggies & drunkies. I am in A & E most nights. Without these craps there is plenty of room to deal properly with the real needy. The bed blockage is mainly caused by inefficient local councils failing to provide proper facilities crying "poverty" while wasting millions on their favourite projects to make names for themselves. Check it out. Open your eyes before your mouth!!

[@Captain_Rhodes]

I have been an abulance driver for 16 years. the NHS is underfunded. the number of drunks has not changed since 2001 in london. which hospital do you work at?

[@andrew26499]

John her name is Theresa. Get your facts right

[@sammccreath1]

John Farrow your argument is based on no facts, simply something you claim to have seen. Funnily enough your account fits perfectly with the narrative of the mainstream media and the tories. I think it's disgusting how you can blame those in our society who the tories have left behind, and not the party whose intentions are to Privatise the NHS. I urge you to leave your post within our amazing health service, because a disgrace such as yourself should not be working in an organisation like it, with the horrible views that you hold.

[@Xenophlanes]

Voting Green Party

[@seantaylor8162]

yahooo