2017 UK general election

The 2017 UK general election was held on June 8 to elect Members of Parliament (MPs). It was called by Prime Minister Theresa May to strengthen her mandate for Brexit negotiations. The Conservative Party aimed to gain a larger majority but ended up losing seats, reducing their overall majority. The Labour Party, led by Jeremy Corbyn, gained ground, while the Liberal Democrats and other parties also performed variably. The election resulted in a hung parliament, leading to a confidence-and-supply agreement between the Conservatives and a small Northern Irish party, affecting the government’s stability and Brexit strategy.