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.
Weather closes Mountain Road until Monday
Register for charity Xmas tree recycling
Organ donations go opt-out from today
Snow warning issued
Small rise in homeschooling, says department
Salt available for icy conditions, says DOI
See the first 2026 sunrise from Ramsey landmark
Fell run to get underway in St Johns