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It's all about May as UK premier brands upcoming election her own

Published Tue, May 9, 2017 · 09:50 PM

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"THERESA MAY'S TEAM," screamed the banner at a London campaign event. In much smaller letters underneath was the name of her party, the Conservatives.

The emphasis on her personal brand not only makes electoral sense - the prime minister is far more popular than Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn going into the June 8 elections. But it will make lawmakers beholden to her when it comes to a vote on a Brexit deal.

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