UK\'s May grilled in parliament ahead of no confidence vote

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British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday (December 12) it would not be in Britain's national interest to hold a general election, after she was challenged by an opposition lawmaker on whether she would hold a second EU referendum or an election.

Speaking in parliament, May said, "I think that a general election at this point in time would not be in the national interest, in the middle of our negotiations." May earlier promised to fight for her job in a leadership challenge triggered by her Conservative Party, saying a change could jeopardise Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.

She will face a secret ballot between 1800 and 2000 GMT on Wednesday at the House of Commons, after which an announcement will be made as to whether she has faced a vote of no confidence.