The biggest gamble
There are many political commentators who say that Theresa May is no Margaret Thatcher - she is much more courageous than that. Thatcher never gambled on a snap election to consolidate power, but May was never elected by the people. Now with the announcement of this snap election she is letting voters decide her fate now.
May is attempting to win a landslide victory but on one issue: Brexit. It is a much bigger gamble than most think. She is putting it all on the line here. But even if she is re-elected she could still become unstuck at the hands of the EU's Donald Tusk. He will be lying in wait for her. May has to show voters the long term vision for Britain - one that has gracious manners at the core of it. A country that is able to go its own way and succeed.
The loss of Empire
Great Britain has long ago lost its Empire and still seeks a new role in the post-EU era. May must now take Britain forward with a newer vision for the future. So, if not Europe then what? She needs to bring forth a vision of a UK that can do new international deals and stand on its on two feet. Now we have freedom, what do we do with it? This will be her toughest task yet.
Other problems also lie in wait. Merkel has told May not to expect a cheap divorce, and this will only add to the public sector debt. Border controls and the guaranteeing of rights for EU citizens in the UK is also going to be a big snap election issue.
Only once she has solved all of this and secured the border anxiety among many Brexiters will the real work begin, as she begins to chart a new course for Britain in the 21st century. Hold tight!