That may be her best option, Terebus (04 Jul 17 - 04:37 AM), but there is every reason to suspect it wouldn't work, even though I agree few if any Conservatives want an election now - it is why she hasnt been defenistrated already. But there is something in economic theory called 'the tragedy of the commons' and in this context it would lead people to risk calling her bluff. And you should not leave ego of of this. May's reputation is on tatters but given enough time it could recover. To call an election and be remembered as the least successful leader ever and be a case study for PPE for decades to come is not a pill that is easily swallowed: to take in voluntarily would be remarkablw.