UK election 2017

The latest updates on the UK general election.

3rd & 7 37yd

Soros says Britain nearing tipping point, may reverse Brexit
Reuters UKGeorge Soros, the billionaire who earned fame by betting against the pound in 1992, said Britain was approaching a tipping point that would see the economy slow to such an extent that Brexit might even be reversed.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:36:57 AM
EU citizens to register in post-Brexit UK residency scheme - Guardian
Reuters UKThe UK government will start a registration process to gauge the interest of European Union citizens in British residency as the country leaves the EU, The Guardian newspaper reported on Tuesday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:37:08 AM
Rebels among ruling Conservatives to scupper 'no-deal' Brexit: media
Reuters UKLawmakers in Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative party believe they can stop Britain leaving the European Union without a deal if such a situation should arise, news media reported on Tuesday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:37:11 AM
May says will consult widely on Brexit, but Britain will leave EU
Reuters UKBritish Prime Minister Theresa May said on Tuesday that her government was committed to leaving the European Union and would listen to others' views while delivering a Brexit that commanded "maximum public support".

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:37:20 AM
May launches plan for government, promising to listen to Brexit concerns
Reuters UKPrime Minister Theresa May will begin the delicate task of running a minority government on Wednesday by setting out a softer tone on Brexit as Queen Elizabeth formally opens parliament.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:37:24 AM
May's talks to stay in power with Northern Irish DUP not going as expected - DUP sources
Reuters UKPrime Minister Theresa May's talks on securing the support of Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to prop up her minority government are not going as expected, sources in the DUP said on Tuesday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:37:31 AM
Talks with Northern Irish DUP may take time, no sticking point - minister
Reuters UKThere is no one sticking point in talks between British Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party but a deal to support May's minority government could take some time, her deputy said on Wednesday.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 6:38:05 AM
A Queen's speech amid UK political turmoil

by megan.revell 6/21/2017 7:26:12 AM
Yeomen of the Guard arrive for the State Opening of Parliament

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 10:07:34 AM
Guardsmen arrive outside Buckingham Palace for the Changing of the Guard, before the departure of the Queen to the Palace of Westminster for the State Opening of Parliament

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 10:08:41 AM
Peers take their seats in the chamber ahead of the State Opening of Parliament

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 10:09:30 AM
Queen says government will support implementation of Paris Agreement, action against climate change

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 10:47:06 AM
by jamillah.knowles 6/21/2017 10:59:35 AM
Britain's May promises to listen on Brexit as queen presents government program
ReutersBritish Prime Minister Theresa May promised on Wednesday to listen more to businesses' concerns about Brexit as Queen Elizabeth formally opened parliament by announcing the government's program for the next two years.

by jamillah.knowles 6/21/2017 11:24:59 AM
UK PM's spokesman says grammar schools will not be considered in next two-year period, fox hunting is not a priority and government remains committed to Heathrow airport expansion

by megan.revell 6/21/2017 11:41:06 AM
Deal between May and DUP unlikely this week - source
Reuters UKTalks between Prime Minister Theresa May's ruling Conservatives and Northern Ireland's Democratic Unionist Party to support the government are continuing but a deal this week "does not look likely", a DUP source told Reuters.

by Reuters_LindaNoakes 6/21/2017 12:05:03 PM
Brexit is a priority for the UK - Queen

by megan.revell 6/21/2017 12:37:02 PM
by jamillah.knowles 6/21/2017 1:34:54 PM