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 brexit don
Opportunism. It is very clear that the Prime Ministers announcement todayis the Prime Ministers announcement today is all about the narrow interest of her party, not the country overall. Nicola sturgeon cant have a referendum on independence before 2020 because it would create uncertainty, she said. A general election creates more uncertainty. We will fight it hard. And at 11 30pm we will look at how the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election Withjoe Watts the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election with joe watts from the independent and laura parents, conservative commentator. Good evening to you and welcome to bbc news. The pm took everyone by surprise to date, announcing her intention to call an election on the eighth of june, three years earlier than the date set down by law. Theresa may says it is about certainty and stability before the brexit process. Her opponents accuse her of breaking her word and pursuing a cynical plan for Party Political advantage. Laura ku
Opportunism. It is very clear that the Prime Ministers announcement todayis the Prime Ministers announcement today is all about the narrow interest of her party, not the country overall. Nicola sturgeon cant have a referendum on independence before 2020 because it would create uncertainty, she said. A general election creates more uncertainty. We will fight it hard. And at 11 30pm we will look at how the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election Withjoe Watts the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election with joe watts from the independent and laura parents, conservative commentator. Good evening to you and welcome to bbc news. The pm took everyone by surprise to date, announcing her intention to call an election on the eighth of june, three years earlier than the date set down by law. Theresa may says it is about certainty and stability before the brexit process. Her opponents accuse her of breaking her word and pursuing a cynical plan for Party Political advantage. Laura ku
Opportunism. It is very clear that the Prime Ministers announcement todayis the Prime Ministers announcement today is all about the narrow interest of her party, not the country overall. Nicola sturgeon cant have a referendum on independence before 2020 because it would create uncertainty, she said. A general election creates more uncertainty. We will fight it hard. And at 11 30pm we will look at how the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election Withjoe Watts the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election with joe watts from the independent and laura parents, conservative commentator. Good evening to you and welcome to bbc news. The pm took everyone by surprise to date, announcing her intention to call an election on the eighth of june, three years earlier than the date set down by law. Theresa may says it is about certainty and stability before the brexit process. Her opponents accuse her of breaking her word and pursuing a cynical plan for Party Political advantage. Laura ku
Opportunism. It is very clear that the Prime Ministers announcement todayis the Prime Ministers announcement today is all about the narrow interest of her party, not the country overall. Nicola sturgeon cant have a referendum on independence before 2020 because it would create uncertainty, she said. A general election creates more uncertainty. We will fight it hard. And at 11 30pm we will look at how the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election Withjoe Watts the front pages cover the call for a Snap Election with joe watts from the independent and laura parents, conservative commentator. Good evening to you and welcome to bbc news. The pm took everyone by surprise to date, announcing her intention to call an election on the eighth of june, three years earlier than the date set down by law. Theresa may says it is about certainty and stability before the brexit process. Her opponents accuse her of breaking her word and pursuing a cynical plan for Party Political advantage. Laura ku