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Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May listens as the declaration at her constituency is made for in the general election in Maidenhead, England, Friday, June 9, 2017. (Photo: AP)

UK Elections 2017: May’s gamble backfires, results show hung parliament

If there is no hung parliament, Theresa May as the incumbent PM will have the first shot at forming either a minority or a coalition govt.

09 Jun 2017 11:38 AM

British Prime Minister Theresa May (Photo: AP)

British PM May faces pressure to resign after losing parliamentary majority

The pound fell sharply amid fears the Conservative leader will be unable to form a government and could even be forced out of office.

09 Jun 2017 11:24 AM

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May speaks after the declaration at her constituency is made for in the general election in Maidenhead, England. (Photo: AP)

UK snap elections 2017: May vows to 'ensure stability' after Maidenhead win

Exit polls had predicted a bad outlook for the Conservatives, saying they would get 314 of the 650 seats and the Labour Party 266.

09 Jun 2017 8:48 AM

Theresa May ahead but set to lose majority in UK election: Exit poll

We do need to see some actual results before we can interpret this one way or the other, says Defence Minister Michael Fallon.

09 Jun 2017 6:31 AM

UK goes to the polls in Brexit shadow

Final opinion poll shows Conservatives widening their lead to 8 percentage points over Labour.

09 Jun 2017 3:03 AM

May says the Conservatives will build a 'stronger, fairer and more prosperous Britain,' while opposition Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn says he would govern 'for the many, not the few.' (Photo: AP)

UK election: Polls open after attacks mar campaign

UK PM May was criticised for lacklustre campaigning and 2 attacks turned the election into a debate about national security.

08 Jun 2017 12:17 PM

For May, the challenge is not only to win but to surpass handsomely the 12-seat majority her Conservative predecessor David Cameron won in 2015. (Photo: AP/File)

On eve of UK general election, Theresa May tries to bring focus back to Brexit

Pollsters still expect May's Conservatives to win, although talk of a landslide majority of more than 100 seats has faded.

08 Jun 2017 8:35 AM

It’s tough for May, but win by Corbyn to be a miracle

It is not uncommon, in such circumstances, for the electorate to gravitate towards retaining the status quo.

08 Jun 2017 1:49 AM

Donald Trump criticises mayor Sadiq Khan again over London terror attacks

Post recent terror attacks, Khan told Londoners there was ‘no reason to be alarmed’ about an increased police presence in the coming days.

06 Jun 2017 8:40 AM

Wobbly choices in UK, Brexit mess won’t end

Theresa May’s reputation for constancy and reliability has been badly dented.

06 Jun 2017 12:56 AM

People attend a vigil for victims of Saturday's attack in London Bridge, at Potter's Field Park in London. (Photo: AP)

Find newer ways to curb terror ‘space’

The recent truck bomb attack in Kabul has led the Afghan authorities to blame Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence.

06 Jun 2017 12:32 AM

3 terrorists in London attacks identified, names to be released, says British PM

I believe it is right that the UK is engaged in taking on and defeating groups like IS and their like around the world, Theresa May said.

05 Jun 2017 9:12 PM

3 terrorists of London attack identified, names to be released soon: UK PM May

I believe it is right that the UK is engaged in taking on and defeating groups like IS and their like around the world, Theresa May said.

05 Jun 2017 9:07 PM

Though national campaigning was suspended on Sunday, British PM May said it would be resumed on Monday and elections would go on as planned. (Photo: AP)

Time to say enough is enough: UK PM May on London terror attacks

Theresa May said the series of attacks represented a perversion of Islam and Britain's counter-terrorism strategy needed to be reviewed.

04 Jun 2017 6:56 PM

Prime Minister May was accompanied by her husband Philip and both removed their shoes before entering the Swaminarayan temple in north-west London on Saturday. (Photo: AP)

Theresa May visits Swaminarayan temple in London prior to snap polls on June 8

In a 20-min speech, Theresa May told around 2,000 British-Indian worshipers to help her make Britain the ‘world's great meritocracy’.

04 Jun 2017 5:09 PM

Trump speaks with PM Theresa May, offers US full support on London terror attacks

Trump offered the US' full support in investigating the 2 terror attacks at London Bridge and Borough Market in the heart of UK's capital.

04 Jun 2017 11:32 AM

Police cars in the area of London Bridge after an incident in central London. (Photo: AP)

London Bridge incident is ‘potential act of terrorism: UK PM Theresa May

PM Theresa May says it is a 'fast-moving investigation' and her thoughts are with those caught up in the 'dreadful events.'

04 Jun 2017 5:31 AM

Theresa May said the government had "had to take some hard choices across the public sector" to curb spending and reduce the country's deficit. (Photo: File/AP)

UK's PM May and Corbyn grilled by voters, urged to oppose Trump on Paris accord

Theresa May has refused to take part in any TV debates, saying she prefers to answer questions directly from voters.

03 Jun 2017 8:11 PM

Former Liberal Democrat Cabinet minister Ed Davey demonstrates with campaigners against British Prime Minister Theresa May’s social care policy, or ‘Dementia Tax’, in London on Friday. (Photo: AFP)

May mulls new finance minister as battle looms

Conservative Party’s lead over Labour shrinks to 5 points, shows new opinion poll.

03 Jun 2017 2:51 AM

May’s poll gamble ‘fails’, lead falls further

Labour polls 39per cent against Conservatives’ 42per cent, according to a new forecast by YouGov.

02 Jun 2017 6:29 AM

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