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Subject: Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace at 12:30 BST to seek permission to form a UK government, despite losing her Commons majority
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Theresa May will visit Buckingham Palace at 12:30 BST to seek permission to form a UK government, despite losing her Commons majority
The prime minister is attempting to stay in office on the understanding that the Democratic Unionist Party will support her minority administration
After a disappointing night for the Conservatives, Theresa May faces ending up with 12 fewer seats than when she called the election and will need the support of other parties to govern
Mrs May has signalled her intention to carry on in Downing Street, saying the country needs "stability" with the start of Brexit negotiations 10 days away
It is thought Mrs May will seek some kind of informal arrangement with the DUP
The DUP is currently meeting to discuss what it has said is a "messy" situation
Labour has said it is also ready to form a minority government of its own
But even if it joined together in a so-called progressive alliance with the SNP, Lib Dems, Green Party and Plaid Cymru, it would only reach 313 seats - short of the 326 figure
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