Can a snap election be cancelled ?

[steve2470]

Anyone know off the top of their head ? This question occurred to me when listening to the news. I'll go do research and report back if no one knows off top of head. Thanks. Oh, BTW, I don't think Theresa May would cancel it if I understand things correctly.

[KPN]

1. I don't know, but it sure as hell seems like we need/could use a Snap Election right now!

[steve2470]

2. agreed! nt

[Warpy]

3. May would be crazy to get it cancelled since the Tories stand to gain so much

She's only called it to take advantage of the current battle in Labour between the Blairite conservative faction and the more traditionally Labour Corbyn faction. She thinks the Tories would gain a solid majority of seats and she might be right about that.

It's a tactical move to keep her in the catbird seat for as long as possible.

[PoliticAverse]

4. They just voted to approve it 522-13 so it appears it is going to happen...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/04/19/mps-due-vote-triggering-snap-general-election

[hrmjustin]

5. No. The parliament voted to go forward with the election.

Not sure if Parliament will be dissolved but the election is a done deal now.

[T_i_B]

6. It requires a 2/3 majority in Parliament

Which has just been provided by the Labour turkeys voting for Christmas. It cannot be stopped now.