General election 2017: Latest news and analysis from IBTimes UK

Politics

'Shape up or ship out': Tories give Theresa May 10 days to show she is fit to lead

Backlash against the prime minister is growing within her own party.

Jun 18, 2017

By Tareq Haddad

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Politics

Someone has put the UK government up for sale on eBay

The ad has gathered 27 bids so far and the auction is still going.

Jun 15, 2017

By Claire Toureille

Theresa May

Charles and Camilla (l) seated during Queen's Speech

Politics

Queen's Speech to take place on 21 June – two days later than planned

Parliament cannot officially begin working until the speech is issued.

Jun 15, 2017

By Jordan Bhatt

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Politics

Tim Farron quits as Lib Dem leader as his Christianity made being politician 'impossible'

Leader stands down following questions regarding his views on homosexuality during election campaign.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ewan Palmer

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Politics

New economists' poll suggests chances of 'hard Brexit' receding

Reuters' survey of City experts finds majority opining that a 'hard Brexit' option might be off the table.

Jun 14, 2017

By Gaurav Sharma

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Politics

What next for Brexit stalemate as Tories and SNP battle post-election wobbles

After all the election hullabaloo, the real concern is that Britain is just as divided as ever over Brexit.

Jun 14, 2017

By Graeme Mackay

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Politics

The biggest division in modern Britain boils down to if you own a home

The trigger for the 2008 crash is arguably the biggest driver of post-crash inequality.

Jun 14, 2017

By James Bloodworth

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Politics

Barack Obama's election guru caught up in Tory blame games over UK vote

Jim Messina apparently predicted that Theresa May was set for a majority of 92 seats.

Jun 14, 2017

By Ian Silvera

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Forex

Market 'May-hem' after UK General Election spells trouble for the pound

While the prospect of a "soft Brexit" would ordinarily benefit the pound, ongoing uncertainty is currently weighing heavily on it.

Jun 14, 2017

By Craig Erlam

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Economy

'Decent' leadership: an old-fashioned concept that is right for our times

We need to start using and explicitly discussing what constitutes decent leadership in this exciting and terrifying world in which we live.

Jun 13, 2017

By Peter Tufano

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Tommy Corbyn: Jeremy's son becomes internet heartthrob amid Elijah Wood comparisons

Tommy, 23, proudly supported his father's general election campaign on social media.

Jun 13, 2017

By Alicia Adejobi

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Politics

Jeremy Corbyn's reshuffle dilemma – reward loyalists or seek Labour unity

"I think he can choose who he wants to have in his shadow cabinet," says Harriet Harman.

Jun 13, 2017

By Ian Silvera

Jeremy Corbyn

Economy

Higher services costs drive UK inflation to highest level in four years

UK inflation rises 2.9% year-on-year in May, compared with forecast for 2.7% growth.

Jun 13, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Theresa May

Politics

Hung parliament is the market's depressing dessert after a pathetic electoral main course

Buying any dips in the stock market given the current climate could mean having tried to catch a falling knife.

Jun 13, 2017

By Zak Mir

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Politics

IT company accused of threatening redundancy for staff who voted Labour

Storm Technologies alleged to have warned 'Labour voters will go first' prior to election.

Jun 12, 2017

By Ewan Palmer

Jeremy Corbyn

Forex

Hung parliament fears and political chaos sink pound

Sterling tumbles below €1.13 as government delays Queen's Speech as May's future hangs in the balance.

Jun 12, 2017

By Dan Cancian

Theresa May

Politics

This opposition to the DUP is idiotic

The preposterous idea that the DUP is somehow equivalent to Sinn Féin needs to be addressed.

Jun 12, 2017

By Daniel Hannan

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Politics

As Brexit talks start here's where Theresa May's new cabinet voted in the EU referendum

How the Conservative top team, including Boris Johnson and Michael Gove, are divided.

Jun 12, 2017

By Ian Silvera

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Economy

Business confidence sinks as firms warn hung parliament will hit UK economy

Snap poll from Institute of Directors finds UK businesses want government to quickly secure trade deal with EU.

Jun 12, 2017

By Dan Cancian

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Politics

Damian Green gets power boost in post-election reshuffle as Theresa May turns to allies

Green, a university friend of May, has been promoted to first secretary of state by the PM.

Jun 11, 2017

By Ian Silvera

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