Commenting on the announcement of a General Election, Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale said:
"This country faces a significant and historic choice as we approach the UK leaving the EU.
"At the last election in 2015 we said this would be a clear choice between a destructive Tory Party and a better future with Labour.
"Since then we have seen the dangers of a Tory government.
"At this election, the choice again will be clear: a Tory Party intent on a hard and damaging Brexit; or a Labour Party that will oppose a second independence referendum and fight for a better future for everybody.
"The Labour Party is ready and has been preparing for a General Election. We will start the process of selecting our candidates this afternoon.
"We will work tirelessly to elect Jeremy Corbyn Prime Minister and deliver a Labour Government."
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