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A newspaper stand shows a copy of today's Evening Standard, with the front page story relating to British Prime Minister Theresa May's call for a snap general election on June 8, in central London on April 18, 2017.  British Prime Minister Theresa May called Tuesday for a snap election on June 8, in a shock move as she seeks to bolster her position before tough talks on leaving the EU. May is apparently aiming to cash in on her 20-point lead over the main opposition Labour party to increase her majority and give her a stronger hand in the Brexit battles with Brussels ahead.  / AFP PHOTO / DANIEL SORABJI

May risks Tory split

British PM Theresa May will come under tremendous pressure to spell out her plans for Britain after Brexit.

The Times
A demonstrator wearing a mask depicting Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May, protests against the United Kingdom's triggering of Article 50, outside the Houses of Parliament in central London on March 29, 2017. British Prime Minister Theresa May will formally launch Brexit today after signing the letter to begin the country's departure from the European Union. / AFP PHOTO / Justin TALLIS

Firms plan Brexit exodus

Dozens of French and German companies based in Britain are preparing to return to mainland Europe, officials say.

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