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.
New amber warning issued for tonight's storm
Police appeal over theft of building materials
One of capital's oldest buildings may become housing
New NHS safety rule to be brought in on Island
Two city streets to shut for over six months
Revamp of airport terminal planned, says DOI
Four ferries now listed as cancelled today
One weekend sailing cancelled, others at risk because of weather