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Well have the full result, with the conservatives on 318, labour on 262, and both parties having increased their share of the vote. In Northern Ireland, the Democratic Unionist Party, with ten seats, agreed to try to help the conservatives to stay in power. The Prime Minister has spoken to me this morning, and we will enter discussions with the conservatives, to explore how it might be possible to bring stability to our nation. In scotland, a challenging night for the snp. They lost a third of their seats. The former leader alex salmond was among those defeated. After a collapse in ukips share of the vote, and no mps, the Party Leader Paul Nuttall resigned. And with just ten days to the start of the brexit talks, well be reporting on the far reaching implications for the future of the United Kingdom. More news and analysis throughout the day. We will have reaction from around the uk, europe and the rest of the world to the result. Good evening from Downing Street, where theresa may is
She took a risk and just seven weeks ago, it seemed almost certain to pay off. But how different it all looks today . She has lost 12 seats and with it her parliamentary majority. Nick watt spent the day in westminster examining the shape of theresa mays new government and asking can she govern . For now, theresa may continues as her majesty was the 13th Prime Minister, but she stumbled back into Downing Street after running close second by a man who for three decades has been dismissed by all parties as a marginal figure. This government will guide the country through crucial brexit talks. M was almost as if nothing has changed as theresa may pledged to lead another government. Ministers told newsnight that her failure to acknowledge in her statement that she had squandered a tory majority was a major mistake. Within a few hours there was a new hint of contrition. Im sorry for all those candidates and ha rd working contrition. Im sorry for all those candidates and hard working Party W
Sam shepard dies at the age of 73. And one of french cinemas biggest stars, jeanne moreau, has passed away at her home in paris at the age of 89. White House Communications director Anthony Scaramucci who was appointed just ten days ago by President Trump, has been fired, according to us media. The former financier took the job last friday, replacing Spokesman Sean Spicer who left his post. The New York Times is reporting that scaramucci was fired at the request of new Chief Of Staffjohn kelly, who was sworn in today. Lets try and get some clarity on this. We can speak to our american reporter in washington. I think these reports first appeared in the New York Times. The New York Times and politico, all reporting the same thing, that anthony s cara mcshane was effectively forced out by president donald trump. This was also at the request ofjohn kerry, the new Chief Of Staff who was sworn in this Morning Scaramucci came in about ten days ago, Sean Spicer Resort and shortly after he was
Sam shepard dies at the age of 73. And one of french cinemas biggest stars, jeanne moreau, has passed away at her home in paris at the age of 89. White House Communications director Anthony Scaramucci who was appointed just ten days ago by President Trump, has been fired, according to us media. The former financier took the job last friday, replacing Spokesman Sean Spicer who left his post. The New York Times is reporting that scaramucci was fired at the request of new Chief Of Staffjohn kelly, who was sworn in today. Lets try and get some clarity on this. We can speak to our american reporter in washington. I think these reports first appeared in the New York Times. The New York Times and politico, all reporting the same thing, that anthony s cara mcshane was effectively forced out by president donald trump. This was also at the request ofjohn kerry, the new Chief Of Staff who was sworn in this Morning Scaramucci came in about ten days ago, Sean Spicer Resort and shortly after he was