After Monday’s terrorist attack in Manchester, the candidates suspended campaigning. May figured she could expand her majority in Parliament and strengthen her negotiating position in discussions to leave the E.U. She called an election for June 8, three years ahead of schedule. “The country is coming together but Westminster is not.”In a six-month span this year, France, the U.K. and Germany, the United States’ top European allies, are holding national elections. MANCHESTER ATTACK: UK TERROR THREAT LEVEL RAISED TO 'CRITICAL,' ANOTHER ATTACK MAY BE IMMINENT“This is a very important moment for the future of Europe, the future of the United Kingdom's relationship with the European Union,” said Conley.

Source: Fox News May 25, 2017 12:45 UTC