Theresa May’s gamble on a snap election has dramatically backfired after her quest for a “stronger mandate” to deliver Brexit ended up in the humiliation of a hung parliament, leaving her future as prime minister in doubt.
The Conservatives emerged as the biggest party but are projected to fall eight seats short of an overall majority; leaving the Tories trying to form a minority government.
Mrs May vowed to offer a “period of stability” but senior Conservative figures said she might be forced to quit and Tory MP Anna Soubry said the prime minister should “consider her position” after running “a disastrous campaign”.
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