Brexit looms large over UK elections

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she called the election because needs a stronger mandate for upcoming negotiations to withdraw the country from the EU.

British Prime Minister Theresa May says she called the election because needs a stronger mandate for upcoming negotiations to withdraw the country from the European Union.

Brexit has deepened divides in the country and is having a serious impact on the election.

Al Jazeera’s Barnaby Phillips reports from England.