Tagged: Theresa May

Winnie Kimani

An unconventional guide to UK’s snap elections

Elections in the UK are scheduled every five years, but a snap election can happen if it is called for by a two-thirds majority vote from parliament or if there’s a vote of no confidence in the government. But the UK just had elections two years ago right? You ask. It’s understandable that they have […]

Winnie Kimani

What the polls say in UK’s snap elections

In the UK, elections don’t always happen as part of a regular schedule. The prime minister, with the approval of two-thirds of the current Parliament, can call for what’s called a “snap” election, where a national election is held off schedule. Theresa May kicked off her reelection campaign in April with all the confidence and support […]