Yesterday (29th October) MPs voted in favour of an early General Election to be held on 12th December.
The Early Parliamentary General Election legislation will now pass through the House of Lords and is not expected to be opposed. Once the legislation passes, Parliament will dissolve on 6th December to begin a five-week campaign up to polling day.
Retailers may want to consider hosting a store visit with the candidates in their constituency, to raise the issues that affect their colleagues and the day to day running of their business.
