Latest: Commons to vote on UK general election on Wednesday

Latest: The Commons vote on whether the general election can go ahead will follow a 90 minute debate on Wednesday, after Prime Minister's Questions and any urgent questions or ministerial statements, Mrs May's official spokesman said.

Update 4.16pm: The Commons vote on whether the general election can go ahead will follow a 90 minute debate on Wednesday, after Prime Minister's Questions and any urgent questions or ministerial statements, Mrs May's official spokesman said.

Update 11.30am: British Prime Minister Theresa May has said Britain is to go to the polls on June 8 in a move that has stunned Westminster.