In Britain Parliament backs holding early election on June 8

The motion passed with 522 members of parliament in favour and 13 against -- well above the required two-thirds majority.

British lawmakers voted on Wednesday to support Prime Minister Theresa May's call to hold a snap election on June 8, before the country enters two years of gruelling Brexit negotiations.

The motion passed with 522 members of parliament in favour and 13 against -- well above the required two-thirds majority.