General election 2017 Snap election call wipes £45bn off FTSE 100 In Depth Shares plummet owing to rising pound, but markets react positively to prospect of greater certainty In Depth Election 2017: Why did Theresa May call a general election and what happens next? In Depth The Prime Minister repeatedly said she would not go to the polls, yet the country is preparing for another campaign By The Week Staff Published 18 April 17 In Depth 1 2 3 4 5 6 7