Six weeks ago, the odds for the 8 June snap elections were stacked in Theresa May’s favour.
Backed by a poll lead of over 20 points, Conservative pundits expected a landslide win.
The main purpose of calling the snap election three years early was to give May a stonking majority that would provide her with a mandate to negotiate the terms of Britain leaving the EU – killing off the prospect of a second referendum on the exit terms.
As a bonus, the vote would flatten her op...
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