UK election 2017

The latest updates on the UK general election.

3rd & 7 37yd

Leader of anti-EU UKIP Party quits after election failure
Reuters UKThe leader of the anti-EU United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP) Paul Nuttall said on Friday he would resign after the party failed to win any lawmakers in the British parliament and saw its vote share fall dramatically.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 9:56:39 AM
Dollar cleans up as UK election shock stuns sterling
Reuters UKA shock British election result that left no single party with a clear claim to power hit sterling on Friday and left the dollar on course for its best week in over a month, while world shares headed towards their first weekly fall since April.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 9:57:17 AM
marc jones
@marcjonesrtrs
Hung-over sterling steadies https://t.co/Y24WS37Qzt
11:01 AM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:02:28 AM
Brexit forever? How May's failed election gamble changes Brexit
Reuters UKBritish Prime Minister Theresa May's failed gamble on a snap election throws Brexit - and the formal Brexit talks - into unchartered waters.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:03:19 AM
May to appoint senior ministers later on Friday - Sky
Reuters UKBritish Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to appoint government ministers to senior positions later on Friday, broadcaster Sky News reported, citing unspecified sources.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:09:15 AM
JUST IN: EU's Juncker says would not be wise for Britain to seek extension of Brexit talks period

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 10:18:13 AM
Irish PM says UK election indicates that there is no strong mandate to proceed with a hard Brexit.

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 10:34:43 AM
JUST IN: Ratings on the United Kingdom not immediately affected by election outcome - S&P

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 10:36:46 AM
Britain in political chaos after election shock, uncertainty over Brexit talks
Reuters UKBritish voters dealt Prime Minister Theresa May a devastating blow in a snap election she had called to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks, wiping out her parliamentary majority and throwing the country into political turmoil.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:38:12 AM
Sterling stunned by UK election shock

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:41:55 AM
Moody's says will assess implications of UK election; Brexit and deficit key
Reuters UKRating agency Moody's will assess the implication of Britain's election, which failed to provide a clear winner on Friday, casting the country's approach to Brexit and the future path of its economic policy into doubt.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 10:43:08 AM
JUST IN: UK Liberal Democrat leader Farron calls on PM May to resign

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:10:02 AM
George Osborne
@George_Osborne
Here's our second edition @EveningStandard: Orange is the new Blue. More editions to follow https://t.co/Wgs6F7hO9P
11:37 AM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 11:12:47 AM
JUST IN: Scottish First Minister Sturgeon says Theresa May has lost all authority and credibility

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:14:17 AM
Factbox - UK business leaders call on politicians to put differences aside
Reuters UKBritish voters dealt Prime Minister Theresa May a devastating blow in a snap election she had called to strengthen her hand in Brexit talks, wiping out her parliamentary majority and throwing the country into political turmoil on Friday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 11:39:39 AM
May to try to form government after election debacle, uncertainty over Brexit talks
Reuters UKBritish Prime Minister Theresa May will ask Queen Elizabeth for permission to form a government on Friday after an election debacle that saw her Conservative Party lose its parliamentary majority days before talks on Britain's EU departure are due to begin.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 11:42:58 AM
LIVE: Theresa May makes a statement following the election.

by oli.rahman edited by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:49:28 AM
JUST IN: British PM May leaves Buckingham Palace after meeting Queen Elizabeth

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:50:01 AM
Scottish leader Sturgeon says will work to keep Conservatives out of power
Reuters UKThe Scottish National Party will work to forge an alliance to keep Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives out of power after the inconclusive result to Britain's national election, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said on Friday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 11:50:33 AM
Liberal Democrats leader rules out coalition with May
Reuters UKBritain's Liberal Democrats party will not form a coalition to prop up the government of Prime Minister Theresa May after she failed to win a parliamentary majority in an election, Liberal Democrat Tim Farron said on Friday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 11:52:15 AM
JUST IN: British PM May says "I will now form a government".

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:53:01 AM
JUST IN: British PM Theresa May says clear that only Conservative party has ability to provide certainty with parliament majority

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:56:35 AM
JUST IN: British PM Theresa May says this government will now guide the country through the Brexit talks

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:56:40 AM
JUST IN: British PM Theresa May says will deliver on will of British people by taking Britain out of EU

by Tony Tharakan 6/9/2017 11:56:45 AM
EU's Juncker urges London not to delay Brexit talks
Reuters UKEuropean Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said on Friday he hoped the result of Britain's elections would have "no major impact" on EU-UK divorce talks between the bloc and London, and advised London not to delay the start of negotiations.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:01:38 PM
Irish PM designate says UK election means rejection of hard Brexit
Reuters UKThe inconclusive outcome of Britain's election amounts to a rejection of a 'hard Brexit' and provides an opportunity for Ireland, Irish Prime Minister-designate Leo Varadkar said on Friday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:02:00 PM
Ratings firms eye fallout from shock UK election
Reuters UKBritain's inconclusive election could delay negotiations with the European Union over its exit from the bloc and throws the future path of its economic policy into doubt, ratings firms said on Friday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:04:49 PM
Britain's pound dives after UK election shock, lifting main FTSE shares
Reuters UKBritain's pound tumbled as much as 2.5 percent on Friday, lifting the country's main FTSE share index, following an election that denied any party a majority in parliament and fomented political chaos just days before Brexit talks begin.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:05:13 PM
by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 12:08:50 PM
Scottish secessionist dreams of swift independence vote dashed
ReutersScottish secessionist dreams of a swift second independence referendum were dashed on Friday when they lost 21 of their 56 seats to parties that want to keep the United Kingdom intact.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:09:41 PM
May says will govern with 'friends' for successful Brexit deal
Reuters UKPrime Minister Theresa May said on Friday she would form a new government to provide certainty and lead Britain in talks with the European Union to secure a successful Brexit deal.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:16:16 PM
Shock UK vote stokes EU fears over Brexit delay

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 12:32:37 PM
Donald Tusk
@eucopresident
Congratulations @theresa_may. Our responsibility now is to secure least disruptive #Brexit. No time to lose. https://t.co/bOOzzwr82k
1:30 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:33:36 PM
SaraLedwith
@SaraLedwith
While waiting for the Kensington results, check out this tale of two Kensingtons via @reuterspictures https://t.co/IPls4nMtMO
12:58 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:35:43 PM
Election gamble leaves 'strong and stable' British PM anything but
Reuters UKIt was never meant to be a high-stakes gamble for Britain's risk-averse prime minister, but Theresa May's attempt to strengthen her leadership by calling an early election has instead left her authority in tatters.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:42:58 PM
May to form fragile government after UK election debacle, uncertainty over Brexit talks
Reuters UKBritish Prime Minister Theresa May will form a government supported by a small Northern Irish party after her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority in an election debacle days before talks on Britain's EU departure are due to begin.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:46:39 PM
Lloyds Banking Group's U.S.-listed shared down 2.2 percent in premarket trade following British election.

by oli.rahman edited by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:57:50 PM
George Osborne
@George_Osborne
And here's our final edition today @EveningStandard - says it all https://t.co/Ju8W2ZC6tM
1:48 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 12:58:25 PM
Bernie Sanders
@BernieSanders
@jeremycorbyn People in the U.K., the U.S. and elsewhere want governments that represent all the people, not just the 1%.
1:43 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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Bernie Sanders
@BernieSanders
@jeremycorbyn All over the world, people are rising up against austerity and massive levels of income and wealth inequality.
1:42 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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Bernie Sanders
@BernieSanders
I am delighted to see Labour do so well. I congratulate @jeremycorbyn for running a very effective campaign.
1:41 PM - 09 Jun 2017
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by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/9/2017 1:07:37 PM
Scottish Conservative leader Davidson says we seek to deliver an 'open Brexit' not a closed one

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 1:08:39 PM
Scottish Conservative leader Davidson says she needs to speak to colleagues in other parties on how we secure greatest amount of free trade

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 1:09:44 PM
UK PM May to form government despite election blow

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 1:27:06 PM
Northern Ireland's unionist kingmakers may help shape May's Brexit
Reuters UKPrime Minister Theresa May's failed election gamble has cast a party in Northern Ireland in the role of kingmaker, giving the province an unexpected chance to have a big say in Britain's divorce from the European Union.

by Nigel Stevenson (Reuters) 6/9/2017 1:27:24 PM
The UK's Democratic Unionist Party holds a news conference after PM Theresa May says she will govern with their support.

by cassandra.garrison 6/9/2017 1:45:03 PM
JUST IN: Northern Ireland's DUP leader says she will enter into talks with the Conservatives

by oli.rahman 6/9/2017 1:47:19 PM