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• The Observer view on the general election | Observer editorial

  10-06-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Theresa May fought a deplorable election campaign which has left her without authority or credibilityHow did it come to this? How could a politician hailed for her courage and tactical acumen a year ago be spending this weekend holed up in Downing Street, friendless and widely ridiculed, a prisoner of her furious party and of events that have spun out of her control? How could someone who just days ago was confidently preparing to fulfil her ambition to guide Britain into its new role abroad and
  
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• May wanted a mandate for a hard Brexit. Now Europe expects a softer tone

  10-06-2017 23:00 via theguardian.com
  
  Prime minister’s crumbling authority offers a new chance for compromise – and the EU could scale back its demandsTheresa May had set Britain on a course for a hard Brexit, prioritising sovereignty at the expense of close economic ties. Nevertheless, most EU governments had hoped she would win big on 8 June, so that she would be strong enough to face down the Tory right in pushing through painful compromises. They now face a prime minister whose authority is crumbling. Yet the general
  
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• Democratic Unionist Party shores up Theresa May’s position

  10-06-2017 22:15
  Confidence and supply agreement with Ulster hardliners gives Tories working majority
  
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• How Jeremy Corbyn turned a youth surge into general election votes

  10-06-2017 21:56 via theguardian.com
  
  Labour outmanoeuvred the Conservatives with digital knowhow, an army of activists, a sense of humour and a new political visionOn Thursday, it will be exactly two years since Jeremy Corbyn, with only minutes to spare, secured the backing of the 35 MPs required to launch his Labour leadership bid.So unsure was his small team that he would be able to muster enough parliamentary signatures that they drafted two press releases – one in the event that he made the ballot, the other that he didn&
  
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• Gavin Barwell appointed Theresa May's chief of staff

  10-06-2017 21:30 via theguardian.com
  
  Former housing minister who lost his London seat on Thursday will replace Nick Timothy and Fiona HillRead live updates on the aftermath of the general electionA former minister who lost his seat in the general election has been appointed Theresa May’s new chief of staff.Gavin Barwell was ousted from his Croydon Central constituency as a result of Labour’s unexpectedly strong showing. The prime minister said that he would bring “considerable experience” to the post. Contin
  
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• There is a silver lining for business in UK political upheaval

  10-06-2017 20:18
  May will have to be more open to hear concerns on Brexit and other issues
  
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• Theresa May 'Alone And Friendless' After Election Defeat, Says Former Aide

  10-06-2017 18:36
  
  "She's alone, she's friendless": Former media adviser to Theresa May @joeyfjones gives his take on the PM's situation after #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/g5kbGD9EmZ— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 10, 2017
  Theresa May is “alone” and “friendless” in Downing Street now her two top aides have resigned, a former adviser to the prime minister has said.
  Joey Jones, who served as a media adviser for May during her time as home secretary, said the prime minister was now “pretty
  
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• Who are the Northern Ireland MPs who will support the Tories?

  10-06-2017 18:30
  DUP is political home for the province’s evangelical Protestant Christians
  
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• Ruth Davidson Says Theresa May Should 'Look Again' At Brexit Plan After Election Defeat

  10-06-2017 18:09
  
  Ruth Davidson has said Theresa May should “look again” at her plan for Brexit after the Conservative Party lost its majority at the election.
  The Scottish Conservative leader told the BBC on Saturday:“I think what’s really clear is that the Conservative party, having failed to win a majority, now needs to work with others. And that means we can look again at what it is we hope to achieve as we leave the European Union - and I want to be involved in those discussions&rdqu
  
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• Seven points about the departure of May’s closest aides

  10-06-2017 17:36
  Prime minister will need to become the type of politician she has never shown signs of being
  
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• Westminster’s new intake – with some notable firsts

  10-06-2017 17:11 via theguardian.com
  
  The first female Sikh MP, the first female Lib Dem from a minority backgroundShe became the first female Sikh MP after winning Birmingham Edgbaston for Labour, a seat vacated by Gisela Stuart after 20 years. Gill, 44, the daughter of a bus driver, was born and raised in the constituency and has been a councillor since 2012. She works in children’s services and has worked in India for the United Nations children’s agency Unicef, carrying out research on street children. She campaigned
  
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• Tory chief whip starts DUP talks amid discontent over power deal

  10-06-2017 16:46
  Ruth Davidson highlights concerns over social policies of unionist party
  
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• From climate denial to abortion: six DUP stances you should know about

  10-06-2017 15:01 via theguardian.com
  
  Theresa May’s new ally opposes same-sex marriage but wants to keep the winter fuel allowance, which the Tories plan to drop Theresa May’s new ally in government, Northern Ireland’s Democratic Unionist party, is in favour of a soft Brexit, wishes to maintain a porous border with the Irish republic but also holds illiberal positions on abortion and gay rights.The party, which gained two seats in the general election to hold 10 altogether, has not yet outlined what it might want f
  
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• Nick Timothy And Fiona Hill Resign As Theresa May's Joint Chief Of Staff, In Wake Of Disastrous General Election Result

  10-06-2017 14:32
  
  Theresa May’s two most senior advisers, Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, have both resigned from Downing Street in the wake of the prime minister’s failed election campaign.
  Writing for Conservative Home on Saturday afternoon, Timothy said the result, which saw May lose her overall Commons majority, was a “huge disappointment”.
  Hill’s resignation was announced moments later. She said it had been “a pleasure to serve in government” and added she believed May
  
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• Tory MP Has Hilarious Answer When Asked If There Are Phone Calls Being Made About Theresa May's Future

  10-06-2017 14:21
  
  A Tory MP had a good answer at the ready when he was asked if phone calls had been taking place between Conservative colleagues on Theresa May’s future.
  Ed Vaizey was quizzed on BBC Breakfast on how secure the PM’s position was after she failed to secure an overall majority after this week’s snap election, forcing the Tories into making an agreement with the DUP.
  Asked if MPs had been talking on the phone, Vaizey said: “That’s so 20th century. It’s all on
  
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• Terrorists tried to hire HGV for London Bridge attack

  10-06-2017 13:42
  Police working with haulage rental companies to understand risks
  
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• Young people on the general election: 'Corbyn’s on our side, not like May'

  10-06-2017 12:23 via theguardian.com
  
  The ‘youthquake’ was reportedly a key component of Jeremy Corbyn’s advance in the polls. We asked some young people why they voted LabourA surge in young voters, inspired by Jeremy Corbyn’s policies, may have contributed to Labour’s unexpected success at the polls on Thursday. Turnout among 18- to 24-year-olds was significantly higher than in the past three general elections, according to the National Union of Students.We spoke to young voters about their reactions
  
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• Owen Paterson Hints At Debate On Reduced Abortion Times As Tories Enter Pact With DUP

  10-06-2017 12:05
  
  An ex-Tory minister has hinted there could be a Commons vote on increasing abortion limits as his party looks to cement its alliance with the Democratic Unionist Party.
  When asked about the impact the Conservative deal with the Northern Irish right-wingers could have in Parliament, Owen Paterson told the BBC’s Today programme: “I don’t see many major social issues coming up.
  “You might get a debate I suppose on further reduction of abortion times as medical science advanc
  
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• Election 2017: Labour MP urges Theresa May to step aside

  10-06-2017 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shadow Defence Secretary Nia Griffith says Labour has to be ready "at any moment" to take power.
  
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• Theresa May faces Conservative Party recriminations over disastrous campaign

  10-06-2017 11:55
  Discontent over DUP alliance as prime minister prepares limited cabinet reshuffle
  
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• May aides quit amid recriminations over disastrous campaign

  10-06-2017 11:55
  Prime minister under pressure to change way she governs as co-chiefs of staff depart
  
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• Theresa May's 'B*****t Crazy' Advisers Slammed By Former Downing Street Communications Director

  10-06-2017 11:32
  
  Katie Perrior, Theresa May’s former director of communications has said the atmosphere inside Downing Street was “toxic”, as she slammed the prime minister’s top advisers Fiona Hill and Nick Timothy for their “rude, abusive, childish behaviour”.
  Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme this morning, Perrior said working in No.10 was “terrible” when the prime minister’s joint chiefs of staff were there.
  Perrior quit her job workin
  
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• Record number of female MPs

  10-06-2017 10:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rise in the number of women in the House of Commons has taken the total to over 200.
  
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• Which seats changed hands at election?

  10-06-2017 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the UK wakes up to a hung Parliament find out which seats have changed hands.
  
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• Which seats changed hands?

  10-06-2017 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As the UK wakes up to a hung Parliament find out which seats have changed hands.
  
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• Katie Perrior on Theresa May's inner circle

  10-06-2017 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theresa May's former director of communications on the PM's aides Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill.
  
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• Labour election result not good enough, Chris Leslie says

  10-06-2017 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour MP Chris Leslie says questions need to asked about how the party can win an overall majority.
  
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• Election results 2017: May to finalise cabinet amid DUP talks

  10-06-2017 10:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Theresa May presses on with forming a new government as she faces calls to step down and concerns over a deal with the Democratic Unionist Party.
  
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• The Snap: Theresa May – still prime minister, but for how long?

  10-06-2017 07:48 via theguardian.com
  
  Tories (and press) turn on May … Labour wins in Kensington …most diverse parliament ever … and can DUP deal survive questions over hardline beliefs?
  Here we are, the morning after the morning after, with Theresa May still in No 10, still prime minister and still without a majority.Related: General election 2017: chastened Theresa May to name her team – liveContinue reading...
  
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• Merkel says EU is 'ready to start Brexit negotiations'

  10-06-2017 06:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The German chancellor says she believes the UK will stick to the timetable after its election shock.
  
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• At last, an election in which the young found their voice

  10-06-2017 06:01
  Labour ran an upbeat campaign, while the Tories relied on a message of fear
  
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• UK general election 2017: Trump offers 'warm support' to Theresa May – as it happened

  10-06-2017 03:24 via theguardian.com
  
  This live blog is closed. Click here for our new live blogElection results tracker: seat by seat guideSupport the Guardian’s journalism by becoming a monthly supporter or making a one-off contribution 2.24am BSTThis live blog is now closing, but coverage continues on our fresh live blog: Related: General election 2017: chastened Theresa May to name her team – live2.18am BSTTheresa May also confirmed on Friday that her top five cabinet ministers – chancellor Philip Hammond, home
  
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• BBC Question Time Audience Member 'Terrified' About Tory-DUP 'Coalition Of Chaos'

  10-06-2017 01:00
  
  A BBC Question Time member has spoken of being “petrified” of the prospect of the Conservative Party forming a “coalition of chaos” with the Democratic Unionist Party as senior Tories also express their dismay.Theresa May is looking to seal a deal with them to allow her to form a minority government with the Northern Irish DUP’s ten seats after her general election gamble spectacularly backfired.
  The party has since faced increased scrutiny over its anti-a
  
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• Panellists clash on future of country in first Question Time since election

  10-06-2017 00:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Dimbleby presents topical debate from London in the first Question Time since Theresa May's failure to secure a majority in the general election.
  
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