Summary

UK General Election 2017: Royston Smith retains seat by just 31 votes as Theresa May forms minority government

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  • -The General Election resulted in a hung parliament.
  • -Conservatives won 318 MPs (8 short of a majority) while Labour won 261 (65 short). One constituency is yet to be declared.
  • -With the backing of the DUP (10 MPs), Theresa May is forming a minority government.
  • -Southampton Itchen MP Royston Smith retained his seat by just 31 votes.
  • -Paul Nuttall has resigned as leader of Ukip.

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