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Analysis of what went wrong for Theresa May and what went right for Jeremy Corbyn in the last episode of our election analysis podcast.
Britain and other member states are vulnerable, in the wake of the gamble that failed.
A new generation of workers has underpinned a successful election for Jeremy Corbyn. But can they be harnessed to recreate the power of the poll tax protests?
The stunning UK election result – a hung parliament – may be another sign of the rise of ‘anti-politics’, particularly among the young.
UK voters delivered a devastating blow to the prime minister, who combined a populist message with her party’s traditional economic policies. She may now face a power struggle.
In bringing out the youth vote, Labour has changed the rules of the game. Where next is anyone’s guess.
The Conservatives are still the largest party, but how long can they hold onto power after spectacular miscalculation?
The party lost its seat in parliament and polled less than two per cent of the vote.
Theresa May originally pitched this vote as a chance to strengthen her hand in Europe. Now we don’t even know who will be sitting at the negotiating table.
The exit poll published at 10pm suggests the Conservatives could fall short of a parliamentary majority. Is it to be believed?
Rolling coverage of the general election results from expert academics.
Highlights from our expert responses, live results, graphics and what academic experts are saying.
I didn’t hear the news today. Oh boy.
The inside story on what happens at an election count.
Terrorism, Brexit, Scottish independence: there is a lot going on in the UK election, and the landslide once predicted for the Conservatives is no longer a safe bet.
While security concerns have punctuated the campaign’s closing days, Brexit remains the most important issue on voters’ minds. How the EU exit is managed will matter a great deal to US interests.
These principles don’t prevent the state from countering terrorism, but they do prevent the state from countering terrorism in whatever way it pleases.
Keeping companies in the UK will be a huge task for whoever ends up in Downing Street.
When can we expect the first results and which are the seats to watch? Plan your night with our guide.
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Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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