British Prime Minister Theresa May is taking questions in parliament

<p>British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday (December 12) it would not be in Britain&#39;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.</p><p>Speaking in parliament, May said, &quot;I think that a general election at this point in time would not be in the national interest, in the middle of our negotiations.&quot;May earlier promised to fight for her job in a leadership challenge triggered by her Conservative Party, saying a change could jeopardise Britain&#39;s withdrawal from the European Union.&nbsp;</p><p><span style="color: rgb(127, 127, 127);">(Video source: Reuters via VCG)</span></p>