by Felix Richter, Statista.com
— this post authored by Niall McCarthy
Labour, the Lib Dems and the Greens have all called for a snap election in the autumn, but should Theresa May call one.
The public are divided on the issue along party lines with Conservative voters most against it. The most recent polls show that a general election could prove calamitous for the Labour Party.
This chart shows public opinion by party on Theresa May calling an early election/latest voting intention.
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