Commenting on the Prime Minister's call for a General Election, Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron said:
"This election is your chance to change the direction of our country.
"If you want to avoid a disastrous Hard Brexit. If you want to keep Britain in the Single Market. If you want a Britain that is open, tolerant and united, this is your chance.
"Only the Liberal Democrats can prevent a Conservative majority."
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