In the UK, the Conservatives have failed to win an overall majority, and Britain is now set for a hung Parliament. According to BBC, out of 650 seats, results of 645 have been declared, so far. <br/><br/>Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party won in 314 seats, while Labour Party bagged 261 seats. A party needs 326 seats to have an overall majority. Scottish National Party won in 35, while Liberal Democrat managed 12, Democratic Unionist Party 10 and others secured 13 seats. <br/><br/>The results would be a humiliation for Prime Minister May, who chose to call the election to try to strengthen her hand in talks with the European Union on Brexit.Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has urged Ms May to resign, but she said her party would ensure stability in the county.<br/><br/>A total of 650 Westminster MPs will be elected, with about 46 million people entitled to vote. The election will largely determine UK's negotiation policies in upcoming negotiations with the EU on Brexit.
News On AIR | June 9, 2017 12:58 PM
Conservatives failed to win overall majority; Britain now set for hung Parliament