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Friday briefing: Election leaves Britain with hung parliament	Friday briefing: Election leaves Britain with hung parliament
2017-06-09 05:50:14 UTC	2018-01-15 16:20:11 UTC (7 months later)
Top story: ‘Lost seats, lost votes, lost support, lost confidence’	Top story: ‘Lost seats, lost votes, lost support, lost confidence’
Good morning – Warren Murray here to tell you how it all turned out.	Good morning – Warren Murray here to tell you how it all turned out.
Theresa May’s snap election gamble has backfired as Britain this morning is left with a hung parliament. As the Briefing is published, we are covering the situation live. It appears the Conservatives will scrape back into power, but only as a minority government, possibly propped up by the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland. The result dramatically weakens, rather than strengthens, May’s claim to a mandate for setting the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union	Theresa May’s snap election gamble has backfired as Britain this morning is left with a hung parliament. As the Briefing is published, we are covering the situation live. It appears the Conservatives will scrape back into power, but only as a minority government, possibly propped up by the Democratic Unionists of Northern Ireland. The result dramatically weakens, rather than strengthens, May’s claim to a mandate for setting the terms of Britain’s exit from the European Union
May’s leadership of a now furious Conservative party is under question after a vote that she did not need to call. It is the third time since 2014 that a Conservative prime minister has gambled on a poll: David Cameron’s Scottish and Brexit referendums, and now May’s snap general election. Two out of three times, they have lost the bet.	May’s leadership of a now furious Conservative party is under question after a vote that she did not need to call. It is the third time since 2014 that a Conservative prime minister has gambled on a poll: David Cameron’s Scottish and Brexit referendums, and now May’s snap general election. Two out of three times, they have lost the bet.
Labour is rejoicing after picking up several dozen seats following a campaign in which Jeremy Corbyn defied critics of his leadership. Corbyn, speaking in Islington North which he comfortably retained, called for May to resign. “The prime minister called the election because she wanted a mandate. Well the mandate she’s got is lost Conservative seats, lost votes, lost support and lost confidence. I would have thought that is enough for her to go actually.”	Labour is rejoicing after picking up several dozen seats following a campaign in which Jeremy Corbyn defied critics of his leadership. Corbyn, speaking in Islington North which he comfortably retained, called for May to resign. “The prime minister called the election because she wanted a mandate. Well the mandate she’s got is lost Conservative seats, lost votes, lost support and lost confidence. I would have thought that is enough for her to go actually.”
May predictably held her seat of Maidenhead but sounded shaky, only able to say that the Conservatives had likely won “the most seats, and probably the most votes”, and would work to ensure “stability”.	May predictably held her seat of Maidenhead but sounded shaky, only able to say that the Conservatives had likely won “the most seats, and probably the most votes”, and would work to ensure “stability”.
In Scotland, the nationalists have suffered, losing seats to Labour and the Conservatives after perhaps too much talk of a second independence referendum. Angus Robertson and former first minister Alex Salmond are among MPs who have lost their seats.	In Scotland, the nationalists have suffered, losing seats to Labour and the Conservatives after perhaps too much talk of a second independence referendum. Angus Robertson and former first minister Alex Salmond are among MPs who have lost their seats.
Nick Clegg, the former Lib Dem leader who went into coalition with David Cameron, has been kicked out in Sheffield Hallam, though overall the party made gains and Vince Cable staged a comeback. Clegg, sounding alarmed for Britain’s future, called on incoming members of parliament not to “seek to amplify what divides them” as Britain faces the turmoil and hardship of Brexit.	Nick Clegg, the former Lib Dem leader who went into coalition with David Cameron, has been kicked out in Sheffield Hallam, though overall the party made gains and Vince Cable staged a comeback. Clegg, sounding alarmed for Britain’s future, called on incoming members of parliament not to “seek to amplify what divides them” as Britain faces the turmoil and hardship of Brexit.
Support for Ukip collapsed. Leader Paul Nuttall received a pittance of the vote in the Brexit-voting seat of Boston and Skegness that he was trying to win. The party won no seats and lost at least £30,000 in electoral deposits.	Support for Ukip collapsed. Leader Paul Nuttall received a pittance of the vote in the Brexit-voting seat of Boston and Skegness that he was trying to win. The party won no seats and lost at least £30,000 in electoral deposits.
It’s going to be a day full of results, analysis, comment and fallout on the Guardian. And to understand it all you need the Snap – read to the bottom to find out how to get it.	It’s going to be a day full of results, analysis, comment and fallout on the Guardian. And to understand it all you need the Snap – read to the bottom to find out how to get it.
‘Lies, plain and simple’ – James Comey has damned Donald Trump as an outright liar who defamed and demoralised the whole FBI by claiming it had lost confidence in him as director. Trump, by his own admission, actually fired Comey partly because of the bureau’s investigation of Russian influence on the president’s circle. Now, appearing before the Senate intelligence committee, Comey has confirmed he believes he was removed to “change, or the endeavour was to change, the way the Russia investigation was being conducted. That is a very big deal.”	‘Lies, plain and simple’ – James Comey has damned Donald Trump as an outright liar who defamed and demoralised the whole FBI by claiming it had lost confidence in him as director. Trump, by his own admission, actually fired Comey partly because of the bureau’s investigation of Russian influence on the president’s circle. Now, appearing before the Senate intelligence committee, Comey has confirmed he believes he was removed to “change, or the endeavour was to change, the way the Russia investigation was being conducted. That is a very big deal.”
Comey spoke with remarkable passion about the extent of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the danger it posed to American democracy and this “big, messy, wonderful country”.	Comey spoke with remarkable passion about the extent of Russian meddling in the 2016 election and the danger it posed to American democracy and this “big, messy, wonderful country”.
“There should be no fuzz on this whatsoever. The Russians interfered in our election during the 2016 cycle. They did it with purpose. They did it with sophistication. They did it with overwhelming technical efforts.”	“There should be no fuzz on this whatsoever. The Russians interfered in our election during the 2016 cycle. They did it with purpose. They did it with sophistication. They did it with overwhelming technical efforts.”
People gathered in American bars, like it was the Super Bowl, to watch Comey give evidence. Trump’s lawyer responded to the testimony by seizing on Comey’s confirmation that he leaked his memoranda of meetings with Trump. The president’s team sought to deny that the president asked Comey for his “loyalty” or to “let go” of the Russia inquiry into Mike Flynn. Republican senators suggested they saw no obstruction of justice in Trump’s words or actions towards Comey. But Richard Wolffe says the strength of Comey’s testimony, and the Republicans’ defensive posture, together show that the impeachment machine is warming up.	People gathered in American bars, like it was the Super Bowl, to watch Comey give evidence. Trump’s lawyer responded to the testimony by seizing on Comey’s confirmation that he leaked his memoranda of meetings with Trump. The president’s team sought to deny that the president asked Comey for his “loyalty” or to “let go” of the Russia inquiry into Mike Flynn. Republican senators suggested they saw no obstruction of justice in Trump’s words or actions towards Comey. But Richard Wolffe says the strength of Comey’s testimony, and the Republicans’ defensive posture, together show that the impeachment machine is warming up.
‘What anyone would have done’ – The policeman badly wounded when he fought the London Bridge knife attackers armed only with a baton says he wishes he could have done more to save other people. The British Transport Police officer remains in serious condition with wounds to his head, arm and leg. “I want to say sorry to the families that lost their loved ones,” he said in a statement from hospital. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t do more and I want you to know I did everything I could.”	‘What anyone would have done’ – The policeman badly wounded when he fought the London Bridge knife attackers armed only with a baton says he wishes he could have done more to save other people. The British Transport Police officer remains in serious condition with wounds to his head, arm and leg. “I want to say sorry to the families that lost their loved ones,” he said in a statement from hospital. “I’m so sorry I couldn’t do more and I want you to know I did everything I could.”
Family prevented Khuram Butt travelling to Syria to join Isis before he took part in the attack, a relative has claimed. Footage has emerged of a midnight meeting between Butt, Rachid Redouane and Youseff Zaghba at a gym in Ilford five days before they committed their atrocity.	Family prevented Khuram Butt travelling to Syria to join Isis before he took part in the attack, a relative has claimed. Footage has emerged of a midnight meeting between Butt, Rachid Redouane and Youseff Zaghba at a gym in Ilford five days before they committed their atrocity.
Mother and son died alone – An autistic little boy who could not care for himself starved to death in his mother’s London flat two weeks after her own death from an epileptic fit. The boy’s school tried to call about his absence and teachers visited the Hackney flat but could not get in. The bodies of Chadrack Mulo and Esther Eketi-Mulo were found together after two weeks – Chadrack, 4, suffering dehydration and starvation, had lain down with his arms around his mother’s body. Neighbours had been tragically unaware of the situation. A coroner’s report says the school has changed its policy to send someone straight around when family of an absent pupil cannot be contacted, and the government should ensure other schools follow suit.	Mother and son died alone – An autistic little boy who could not care for himself starved to death in his mother’s London flat two weeks after her own death from an epileptic fit. The boy’s school tried to call about his absence and teachers visited the Hackney flat but could not get in. The bodies of Chadrack Mulo and Esther Eketi-Mulo were found together after two weeks – Chadrack, 4, suffering dehydration and starvation, had lain down with his arms around his mother’s body. Neighbours had been tragically unaware of the situation. A coroner’s report says the school has changed its policy to send someone straight around when family of an absent pupil cannot be contacted, and the government should ensure other schools follow suit.
Urban sprawl – Have you been a victim of “manspreading” without knowing it had a name? Spanish authorities have joined those around the world taking action against the inconsiderate habit of certain males who splay their legs on public transport, invading the space of those seated beside them.	Urban sprawl – Have you been a victim of “manspreading” without knowing it had a name? Spanish authorities have joined those around the world taking action against the inconsiderate habit of certain males who splay their legs on public transport, invading the space of those seated beside them.
An information sign has been placed on buses in Madrid to curb “el manspreading”. Turns out it’s an eternal headache for public transport authorities – as evidenced by our picture gallery of poster campaigns down through the ages.	An information sign has been placed on buses in Madrid to curb “el manspreading”. Turns out it’s an eternal headache for public transport authorities – as evidenced by our picture gallery of poster campaigns down through the ages.
Lunchtime reading: The problem with Qatar, by the Saudis	Lunchtime reading: The problem with Qatar, by the Saudis
The rift between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours will be impossible to mend unless it gives up support for political Islam, a senior Arab diplomat has warned.	The rift between Qatar and its Gulf neighbours will be impossible to mend unless it gives up support for political Islam, a senior Arab diplomat has warned.
The United Arab Emirates and the Saudis are isolating Qatar because of alleged funding of terrorism via – as phrased by Omar Saif Ghobas, the UAE ambassador to Russia – the mingling of “a tremendous amount of wealth and extremely radical Islam”. But Qatar’s foreign minister says the emirate is being isolated for being “successful and progressive … We are a platform for peace not terrorism.”	The United Arab Emirates and the Saudis are isolating Qatar because of alleged funding of terrorism via – as phrased by Omar Saif Ghobas, the UAE ambassador to Russia – the mingling of “a tremendous amount of wealth and extremely radical Islam”. But Qatar’s foreign minister says the emirate is being isolated for being “successful and progressive … We are a platform for peace not terrorism.”
Ramadan goes for another two weeks, and Isis and its sympathisers have so far marked the Muslim holy month with bloody attacks from Egypt to the Philippines, Manchester and London to Iran. After losing territory in its Middle East battles, the terror group may be seeking to convince supporters that it is still a force, analysts have told Jason Burke.	Ramadan goes for another two weeks, and Isis and its sympathisers have so far marked the Muslim holy month with bloody attacks from Egypt to the Philippines, Manchester and London to Iran. After losing territory in its Middle East battles, the terror group may be seeking to convince supporters that it is still a force, analysts have told Jason Burke.
Sport	Sport
Manchester United will not offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new deal when his current contract expires at the end of the month, injury ruling out the option of a second season for the 35-year-old. At Chelsea, the Diego Costa saga rumbles on, and Dominic Fifield reports that it might cost the club millions. The greater stink, however, came after Australia’s 3-2 World Cup qualifier win in Adelaide, which followed on the heels of their Saudi Arabian opponents refusing to observe a minute’s silence for victims of the London attacks.	Manchester United will not offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic a new deal when his current contract expires at the end of the month, injury ruling out the option of a second season for the 35-year-old. At Chelsea, the Diego Costa saga rumbles on, and Dominic Fifield reports that it might cost the club millions. The greater stink, however, came after Australia’s 3-2 World Cup qualifier win in Adelaide, which followed on the heels of their Saudi Arabian opponents refusing to observe a minute’s silence for victims of the London attacks.
In rugby news, Owen Farrell says the Lions need to master the mind games before their clash with the Crusaders, while Tom Curry is set to become England’s youngest debutant since Jonny Wilkinson. At Roland Garros, Ivan Lendl says Andy Murray will not be hampered by his various maladies as he enters a semi-final date with Stan Wawrinka, renowned as the fittest man on the tour, while Simona Halep has set up a quite unlikely final showdown with Jelena Ostapenko.	In rugby news, Owen Farrell says the Lions need to master the mind games before their clash with the Crusaders, while Tom Curry is set to become England’s youngest debutant since Jonny Wilkinson. At Roland Garros, Ivan Lendl says Andy Murray will not be hampered by his various maladies as he enters a semi-final date with Stan Wawrinka, renowned as the fittest man on the tour, while Simona Halep has set up a quite unlikely final showdown with Jelena Ostapenko.
The ICC Champions Trophy is heating up, and assistant coach Paul Farbrace says Eoin Morgan is the “single biggest factor” in England’s one-day international revival. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, brought the tournament to life in their seven-wicket win over India. Not so Formula One team McLaren, who need to start winning or risk losing Fernando Alonso.	The ICC Champions Trophy is heating up, and assistant coach Paul Farbrace says Eoin Morgan is the “single biggest factor” in England’s one-day international revival. Sri Lanka, meanwhile, brought the tournament to life in their seven-wicket win over India. Not so Formula One team McLaren, who need to start winning or risk losing Fernando Alonso.
Business	Business
The pound is set for a period of volatility after see-sawing wildly in the wake of the election results. Our City editor, Jill Treanor, has spent the night on a trading floor in London where sterling was buffeted through the night, wiping off two cents to $1.2750, and suffering heavy losses against the euro, down 1.5% to €1.138.	The pound is set for a period of volatility after see-sawing wildly in the wake of the election results. Our City editor, Jill Treanor, has spent the night on a trading floor in London where sterling was buffeted through the night, wiping off two cents to $1.2750, and suffering heavy losses against the euro, down 1.5% to €1.138.
Traders expect it to fall again as the London markets open, with the FTSE100 also tipped to drop.	Traders expect it to fall again as the London markets open, with the FTSE100 also tipped to drop.
The papers	The papers
Where do we start? The papers waited for the 10pm exit polls for their first editions and stayed open for business through the night.	Where do we start? The papers waited for the 10pm exit polls for their first editions and stayed open for business through the night.
So what we have is 10pm editions like this:	So what we have is 10pm editions like this:
Mail: “Britain on a knife edge” it booms saying the exit poll was a shock.Mirror: “Hanging by a thread” it says with a picture of a windswept Theresa May and a prediction of hung parliamentExpress: “May’s fight to stay in power” is the splashDaily Star goes with “Tezza’s hopes hang in the balance” - Tezza?Sun: “Mayhem” it splashes - just the one word.FT: “May gamble on election set to backfire, according to exit polls”Times: “May’s big gamble fails”Guardian: “Exit poll shock for May”Telegraph: “Shock for May as exit polls point to hung parliament”	Mail: “Britain on a knife edge” it booms saying the exit poll was a shock.Mirror: “Hanging by a thread” it says with a picture of a windswept Theresa May and a prediction of hung parliamentExpress: “May’s fight to stay in power” is the splashDaily Star goes with “Tezza’s hopes hang in the balance” - Tezza?Sun: “Mayhem” it splashes - just the one word.FT: “May gamble on election set to backfire, according to exit polls”Times: “May’s big gamble fails”Guardian: “Exit poll shock for May”Telegraph: “Shock for May as exit polls point to hung parliament”
And here are the latest editions:	And here are the latest editions:
Mail: “Gamble that backfired”Mirror: “Cor Blimey” – geddit?Express: “May’s fight to stay in power”Daily Star “Mayhem as Tory gamble fails”Sun: “Theresa Dismay”FT: “May’s gamble backfires as voters reject bid for stronger mandate”Times: “May’s poll nightmare”Guardian: “Corbyn stuns the ToriesTelegraph: “May’s gamble backfires”	Mail: “Gamble that backfired”Mirror: “Cor Blimey” – geddit?Express: “May’s fight to stay in power”Daily Star “Mayhem as Tory gamble fails”Sun: “Theresa Dismay”FT: “May’s gamble backfires as voters reject bid for stronger mandate”Times: “May’s poll nightmare”Guardian: “Corbyn stuns the ToriesTelegraph: “May’s gamble backfires”
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