UK's Snap General Election And Its Implications For Brexit

On 8 June 2017, UK citizens voted in the historic snap General Election announced earlier in the year by Prime Minister Theresa May.

- Anamitra Mukhopadhyay

Mrs May was hoping that by winning the election, she would consolidate her position as Prime Minister, which in turn would strengthen her stance during Brexit negotiations. However, Mrs May’s plans to form a “strong and stable” government were left in tatters as the Conservative party failed to win an overall majority falling short by six seats. Although the Conservatives emerged as the largest party, they have now lost the privilege of governing on their own. As a result, Mrs May sought to form an alliance with the far-right Northern Irish Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form a minority government.

With Brexit negotiations scheduled to take place, how will the aftermath of the election affect talks between Mrs May and European Union (EU) leaders? Will Mrs May, who has previously endorsed a hard Brexit, change her tactics? This article aims to explore the future of UK post the shocking result of the General Election.

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