UK Prime Minister Theresa May calls snap election for June 2017

A WOMAN known only as Brenda was not impressed to learn Britain’s prime minister had called a surprise election. Her disgust has made her a star.

Prime Minister Theresa May has previously opposed a new election but said it is the only way forward in the wake of the Brexit vote. Picture: Kitwood/Getty Images.

A UK woman known only as Brenda has turned disgust into an art form with her reaction to news of a snap election, with calls for her to become “Queen of Everything”.

Prime Minister Theresa May shocked opposition politicians and media on Tuesday when she announced an election would be held on June 8, 2017.

She said she has “recently and reluctantly” come to the decision that an election is “in the national interest” following a bitter 12 months in politics that has seen the Brexit vote, a new Prime Minister and leadership elections in other major parties.

“At this moment of enormous national significance, there should be unity here in Westminster. but there isn’t,” she said outside the steps of Downing Street.

“Division in Westminster will risk our ability to make a success of Brexit ... so we need a general election and we need one now.”

When told about the new vote on the streets of Bristol, Brenda’s shocked face could barely conceal her disgust.

“You’re joking,” she deadpans. “Not another one?”

“There’s too much politics going on at the moment. Why does she need to do it?”

"NOT ANOTHER ONE!"

Watch Brenda's reaction when I tell her that the PM wants a General Election. Safe to say, she's not impressed.#Bristol pic.twitter.com/IYEdGBryyZ

— Jon Kay (@jonkay01) April 18, 2017

The reaction summed up the feelings of many online jaded after months of vitriol in the UK, as well as the US election overseas. It went viral with thousands of likes and retweets within hours of being shared.

@jonkay01 She's amazing. Can we elect her?

— Peter Lloyd (@Suffragentleman) April 18, 2017

@jonkay01 Make Brenda Queen of Everything IMMEDIATELY.

— Liz Anderson ❄️ (@liz_lizanderson) April 18, 2017

@jonkay01 #jesuisBrenda

— Cllr Dean Temple (@deantheguvnor) April 18, 2017

@jonkay01 Hi Brenda, I live with 3 politics junkies and I need a new friend to escape the house. Let's have drinks together this weekend. Take care xx

— Isis Poitrasson (@Isis_Poitrasson) April 18, 2017

Mrs May’s decision comes as Westminster MPs remain deeply divided over what the UK’s new relationship with Europe should look like. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has called for a second independence referendum while the House of Lords and Labour have voted against Brexit terms proposed by the Conservatives.

While previously opposed to a new election, Mrs May said “division in Westminster will risk our ability to make a success of Brexit.”

“We have at this moment, a one off chance to get this done.”

Mrs May’s Conservative Party has a comfortable lead in the polls. Picture: Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS

The Conservative Party is currently leading opinion polls with 44 per cent of people saying they would vote for them, compared to 23 per cent for Labour under Jeremy Corbyn.

Mrs May took over the leadership from David Cameron following the Brexit vote in which he campaigned for Remain but lost. An election victory would provide her with a mandate to deliver Brexit on her terms, she claims.

The decision is a turnaround from her previous comments on the subject. However in the wake of divisions in parliament, Mrs May said it is the only way for the UK to ensure a strong negotiating position with European Union leaders.

Former Prime Minister David Cameron praised the decision as “brave” and “right”.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said he supported the decision and would vote in favour of the election on Wednesday.

“I welcome the PM’s decision to give the British people the chance to vote for a government that will put the interests of the majority first,” he said on Twitter.

Scottish Prime Minister Nicola Sturgeon slammed the decision, accusing May of trying to “force through a hard Brexit and impose deeper cuts”.

She said May is “once again putting the interests of her party ahead of those of the country.”

“She is clearly betting that the Tories can win a bigger majority in England given the utter disarray in the Labour Party.

“That makes it all the more important that Scotland is protected from a Tory Party which now sees the chance of grabbing control of government for many years to come and moving the UK further to the right — forcing through a hard Brexit and imposing deeper cuts in the process.”

The UK parliament will be asked to vote for the election on Wednesday.

British Prime Minister Theresa May with European Council President Donald Tusk earlier this month AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS