The UK will go to the polls on July 4, in an attempt to upstage the Island's National Day.
Rishi Sunak made the announcement this evening outside 10 Downing Street.
He'd been promising a general election in the second half of this year.
Tynwald Day celebrations will get underway in St Johns on July 5.
Election night brings surprises and records
It was a night of surprises and records as the results of the Island's general election were released last night.
Two new representatives for Garff as sitting MHKs voted out
Both of Garff's sitting MHKs have lost out in the election.
Alf Cannan re-elected in Ayre and Michael
Chief Minister Alf Cannan has successfully defended his seat.
Moorhouse wins another term in the House of Keys
Arbory, Castletown and Malew MHK Jason Moorhouse has won another five years in the House of Keys.
Two new MHKs in Glenfaba and Peel
Glenfaba and Peel has two new MHKs after today's general election.
DEFA minister ousted in Douglas East
A minister has lost their seat in the general election.
Middle keeps one MHK, gets one new representative
Deputy Chief Minister Jane Poole-Wilson has topped the polls in her constituency.
Chris Thomas keeps Douglas Central seat, but Ann Corlett voted out
Treasury Minister Chris Thomas has retained his seat in this year’s general election.
