2017 General Election

The 2017 general election in the United Kingdom was held on June 8, primarily to strengthen Prime Minister Theresa May's mandate for Brexit negotiations. The Conservative Party, led by May, aimed to secure a larger majority in Parliament. However, they lost their majority, winning only 318 out of 650 seats, while the Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, achieved significant gains. This unexpected outcome led to a hung parliament, necessitating a coalition between the Conservatives and the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP). The election highlighted deep political divisions and public sentiment regarding Brexit and social issues.