General Election: Party leaders hit the campaign trail
Party leaders are hitting the campaign since MPs backed holding a General Election on June 8.
Here are the latest updates:
- Prime Minister Theresa May called for a snap General Election in a surprise announcement on Tuesday
- MPs backed the poll on Wednesday by 522 votes to 13
- Ahead of the vote, George Osborne stepped down as an MP
- Within hours, Mrs May and Mr Corbyn had addressed supporters, setting out their visions for the country
- The PM has ruled out taking part in any TV election debates but may appear in a televised Q&A
- Mrs May's press secretary and director of communications have already stepped down
- Former Ukip leader Nigel Farage said he would not stand as an MP as he believes he is better placed to ensure a hard Brexit in Brussels
