May's gamble on a snap British vote backfires spectacularly, as losses trigger calls to step down - Washington Post
Washington Post | May's gamble on a snap British vote backfires spectacularly, as losses trigger calls to step down Washington Post LONDON — British Prime Minister Theresa May's bet that she could strengthen her grip on power by calling an early election backfired spectacularly on Friday, with her Conservative Party losing its parliamentary majority and May facing calls to resign. Theresa May Loses Overall Majority in UK Parliament Election results: Theresa May 'no intention of resigning' after losses Britain votes: 6 takeaways from the UK's general election |