19 Apr 2017 --- As British MPs prepare to vote on Prime Minister Theresa May’s call for a June 8 general election later today, the food and farming industries are urging the UK government to support the sectors which are vital to the UK economy. May’s snap call for a general election is due to be backed by MPs this afternoon, so the UK government can make a success of Brexit and focus on negotiating the best deals as the country exits the European Union.