religion and make it into a commodity. and unearthing the secrets of an ancient tomb as archaeologists discover a collection of mummies. hello, and welcome. it is 7am in singapore and midnight here in london, where the prime minister, theresa may, produced a dramatic surprise she is seeking an early general election in june, three yea rs general election in june, three years ahead of schedule. the aim is clear, to increase her majority in parliament and give herself leeway in negotiations to leave the eu. opposition parties welcomed the chance to offer the people an alternative to the conservatives. our political editor laura kuenssberg reports. did she surprise them? did she surprise you? did theresa may even surprise herself? her biggest decision as prime minister, taken only days ago. i have just chaired a meeting of the cabinet where we agreed that the government should call a general election to be held on the eighth ofjune. that was not her plan. but she says to get b