Prime minister makes statement following election that resulted in hung parliament and surge in support for Labour • Election night as it happened • Election results tracker: seat by seat guide • What is a hung parliament and what happens now? • Corbyn stuck two fingers up at his critics and changed politics for good • Jeremy Corbyn has caused a sensation – he would make a fine prime minister • Support the Guardian’s journalism by becoming a monthly supporter or making a one-off contribution 10.54am BST Greece’s leftist-led government is enthusiastically applauding Theresa May’s “very big defeat” as a victory over the politics of austerity. Calling it a personal vindication for Jeremy Corbyn and his party’s leftwing turn, the Greek government spokesman said the election result highlighted the huge and growing global challenge to austerity. 10.52am BST There’s no word as yet on the UK election from the Spanish prime minister, Mariano Rajoy, but the two biggest opposition parties have congratulated Jeremy Corbyn on Labour’s result. “Congratulations to Jeremy Corbyn and Labour,” wrote Pedro Sánchez, leader of the Spanish Socialist party. “A great campaign and an excellent result. The British people deserve a government that looks after the majority.” Continue reading...
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