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Updated Jun 9, 2017

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General Election 2017 ends in hung parliament

The snap General Election of 2017 has ended in a hung parliament.

This means both the Tories and Labour have the chance to form a minority Government, if they can secure the support of ally parties to make the majority needed.

Currently, it appears Theresa May has the support of the DUP and intends to request the Queen allows her to form a Government with the Northern Irish party.

The DUP have 10 seats, to add to the current number of 318 from the Tories to give just 328 seats. 326 is the requisite number for a majority Government.

Theresa May has faced calls to resign from people such as Jeremy Corbyn, as well as members of her own party, because of the results.

May had called for the General Election in a U-turn, stating the reason as a means to achieve a better majority Government in order to push through legislation, particularly relating to Brexit negotiations.

After yesterday's vote, it appears the Conservatives have lost a dozen seats, whilst Labour and the Lib Dems made gains across Britain.

At the time of writing, one constituency is still to declare, Kensington and Chelsea, after several inconclusive recounts. That result is expected at 4.30pm this afternoon.

Edit: As of the announcement this afternoon, it is confirmed that the Conservatives will form a Government, with the support of the DUP.


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