Question of Brexit in pre-election rhetoric of the British political parties and their leaders on the eve of snap parliamentary elections on June 8 2017

The article aims to forecast the possible results of the snap general elections in the UK in 2017. As the topic is current, the author mainly used different newspapers, BBC's publication, Euro news and polls made by YouGov, which is an international Internet-based market research firm, headquartered in the UK, etc. Brexit is an abbreviation for "British exit", referring to the UK's decision in a June 23, 2016 referendum to leave the European Union (EU). British Prime Minister, Theresa May, used two things: brake in the negotiation process on Brexit until a new German government's election in autumn and her great popularity in the country to declare about a new snap parliament elections. Polls showed that 49% of voters support her. Many her supporters think that this time they have to support Theresa May to secure Brexit. Therefore, it is suitable moment to start a new election campaign to get more places in the British parliament. It is in it turn will help her to settle Brexit problem as she wishes. The Conservative party published its manifesto, which supports the idea to save close relation with the EU and even keep their participation in the definite European programs (However, according to reaction of different EU authorities it is impossible). Therefore, 44% of voters support it according to YouGov polls. As for the Labour party, its head - Jeremy Corbyn has served as Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition since September 12 2015. He considers that the Brexit issue has been already settled and a new parliament election has another aims. His position evoked many problems as not all his party members support it. That is why some analysts predict the split of his party. Nevertheless, Jeremy Corbyn does not want to change his position even if Labour loose next elections. According to YouGov polls - 33% of Britons support the Labour party. At present the Liberal Democratic party is a centrist party as Conservatives become more and more "right", and Labours, on the contrary, "shift to the left". The Leader of this party - Mr. Farron declared that the public had the choice to "change Britain's future", although he accepted the result of last year's EU referendum, he still believed the UK would be "better off and safer" within the EU. Talking about Brexit it is impossible not to mention about the UK independent party (UKIP), which policy has always been built on British leaving from the EU. Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of UKIP, saying he had fulfilled his political ambitions after successfully campaigning for the UK to vote for Brexit and that it was time for him to take a rest. New Leader - Paul Nuttall tries to attract votes of those who disappointed in Labour party policy and wanted to leave the EU. However, such tactics is not actual right now. In conclusion, we may say that it is obvious that Conservative party is going to win next election and Theresa May will use the period till next elections to try to negotiate Brexit's conditions, which she wants, because of great support in the parliament and in the country!

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