GE17

GE17 refers to the 2017 general election in the United Kingdom, which took place on 8 June 2017. The election was called by Prime Minister Theresa May, who led the Conservative Party, in an attempt to gain a larger majority in the House of Commons. May cited the need for a "stable and confident" government following the Brexit referendum in 2016.

The election resulted in the Conservative Party winning 317 seats, a majority of 12 over the second-placed Labour Party. Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the Labour Party, led his party to 262 seats. The Liberal Democrats, under the leadership of Tim Farron, secured 8 seats. UKIP, the UK Independence Party, had a significant decline in support, winning only 1 seat.

The election saw a significant increase in turnout, with over 32 million people participating. The result was closely watched by international observers due to the significant impact it would have on the Brexit negotiations and the future of the UK. May's government faced opposition to several of its key policies, including its plans for the UK's departure from the European Union.

The outcome of GE17 was seen by some as a surprise, given the favourable polls and the large lead that the Conservative Party had heading into the election. The election underscored the complex and volatile nature of British politics and the challenges faced by the newly formed UK government post-Brexit.