Politics

UK election time-lapse: How it unfolded

The UK general election ended in a hung parliament, with no party gaining enough seats in parliament to form a government. Here is how it unfolded.

Jun 9, 2017

Former SNP leader Alex Salmond loses seat in Gordon

The former leader of the Scottish National Party lost out to Conservative candidate Colin Clark.

Jun 9, 2017

Conservatives lose overall majority as UK election results in hung parliament

British Prime Minister Theresa May has suffered an embarrassing setback as her Conservative Party has lost their overall majority off the back of a close general election, resulting in a hung parliament. Whilst the Conservatives hold the most seats, they do not have enough to establish outright control.

Jun 9, 2017

What is a hung parliament, and what does it mean for UK politics?

The 2017 UK general election has ended with a hung parliament, meaning no party has gained a majority in the House of Commons.

Jun 9, 2017

Watch moment Nick Clegg is ousted in Sheffield Hallam

The Liberal Democrat candidate and former Deputy Prime Minister lost his seat to Labours Jared OMara by 2,125 votes.

Jun 9, 2017

Theresa May says UK needs stability as country heads for hung parliament

The UK Prime Minister said that the Conservatives would deliver stability during her speech in Maidenhead, where she retained her seat. The Conservatives are set to lose their majority, with the elections results producing a hung parliament.

Jun 9, 2017

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn arrives for poll count

Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn arrived for the poll count at the Islington North constituency he is contending with the forecast that his party is set to make significant gains against the incumbent Conservatives in the UK election.

Jun 9, 2017

Theresa May is toast - Nigel Farage

The former Ukip leader has said that regardless of the result, Theresa May will not be able to continue her tenure as Prime Minister and leader of the Conservatives.

Jun 9, 2017

Nick Clegg rules out coalition with either Conservatives or Labour

The Liberal Democrat candidate and former Deputy Prime Minister said his party would not work with either Theresa May or Jeremy Corbyn due to their self-harming attitude to Brexit.

Jun 9, 2017

James Comey accuses Donald Trump administration of defaming him and telling lies

Former FBI Director James Comey on 8 June accused the Trump administration of defaming him and telling lies about the agency. Howerver Comey, who was fired by Donald Trump, but declined to offer his opinion on whether President Donald Trump sought to obstruct justice by asking him to drop an investigation into the former national security advisor.

Jun 8, 2017

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