Which Prime Minister called the snap general election held in December 2019, in which he won a landslide victory, before the UK left the EU in January 2020?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Boris Johnson
- Step 1: Boris Johnson called a snap general election to be held in December 2019, in which he won a landslide victory, and Brexit took place at 23:00 GMT on 31 January 2020. Answer: Boris Johnson. Why not the others: David Cameron resigned as Prime Minister in 2016 and was succeeded by Theresa May according to his page; Liz Truss is a different Prime Minister, not the one who called the December 2019 election; Theresa May succeeded Cameron in 2016 and did not call the December 2019 election.
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