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This Is What The Twitter Abuse Of Politicians During The Election Really Looked Like
An analysis by the University of Sheffield and BuzzFeed News of over 800,000 tweets offers a snapshot of the abuse sent to politicians.
OK, We Finally Know What The Turnout For Young Voters Was And It Wasn't 72%
Ipsos released data showing that the turnout figure among young registered voters at the general election was 64%.
These Letters Show How The DUP Tried To Stop Gay Northern Irish Couples Marrying In Scotland
The DUP leader, Arlene Foster, is in talks with Theresa May to allow May to continue as prime minister.
How Newspapers Lost Their Monopoly On Influencing Voters In The 2017 General Election
The Sun and the Daily Mail sell 3 million copies a day between them. But their decades-long claim to dominating public opinion may have finally come to an end.
These Young Tories Are Not Happy About Their Party Dealing With The DUP
BuzzFeed News spoke to young Conservative supporters who were critical of Theresa May's campaign, were worried about a DUP partnership, and said many of them only air their views in private online.
Abortion Rights Must Remain On The Government's Agenda Despite DUP Opposition, Labour MP Says
Diana Johnson, who boosted her majority in Hull North in last week's election, told BuzzFeed News there's an appetite to decriminalise abortion in the UK.
Some Tory MPs Are Reportedly Using WhatsApp To Plan For Boris Johnson To Replace Theresa May
One Tory MP told BuzzFeed News the pro-Brexit MPs are using May "like a glove puppet" until they can replace her with Johnson. A member of the WhatsApp group denied the claims, however.
Labour Just Accused Theresa May Of "Squatting" In Downing Street
"We’re in unchartered territory. Our manifesto is popular, our vision for Britain is right. They have no idea of what they’re doing. We are waiting in the wings," said shadow foreign secretary Emily Thornberry.
Jeremy Corbyn Said He Has Youth On His Side And People Are Loving It
"I am so here for how smug Jeremy looks on Marr."
George Osborne Says Theresa May Is A "Dead Woman Walking"
"It's just how long she's going to remain on death row," the former chancellor told the BBC.
Here's What The DUP Might Demand From The Tories To Keep Them In Power
The DUP and Tories are working towards a "confidence and supply" deal – but what will it cost the latter?
This Guy Said He Would "Eat His Book" If Corbyn Got 38% Of The Vote And The Internet Made Him Do It
"If you want a pictorial representation of the impact of the general election on the UK political world then this is hard to beat."
Tory MPs Are Really Worried About The DUP's Gay Rights Record
"There's a generation who do not understand how toxic it is," one Conservative MP told BuzzFeed News. "I'm not going to go down with this ship."
Theresa May's Powerful Advisers Have Resigned Following Disastrous Election Results For The Tories
Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill, who were known for carefully controlling access to Theresa May and for shaping the prime minister's politics, have quit as joint chiefs of staff after being blamed for the general election result.
Ruth Davidson's Scottish Tory MPs Will Be Prepared To Defy Theresa May
Sources close to the Scottish Conservative leader told BuzzFeed News she now has unprecedented influence over the prime minister.
Northern Ireland Politicians Say Theresa May's Dependence On The DUP Could Damage The Peace Process
Nationalist leaders warned that the British government couldn't be an "honest broker" if the PM was relying on the Democratic Unionists to stay in Downing Street.
Theresa May's Disastrous Election Has Left Her Too Weak To Reshuffle The Top Cabinet Jobs
Boris Johnson, Philip Hammond, Amber Rudd and David Davis will stay in their posts, after weeks of speculation that the PM was planning big changes after the election.
People Are Reacting With Horror To The Prospect Of A Government Propped Up By The DUP
“They’re a xenophobic, homophobic, sexist party with 1% of the vote.”
Students Might Just Have Clinched It For Labour In The Tories' Top Target Seat
Labour MP Chris Matheson won in Chester against all the odds, with his majority increased almost a hundredfold. And it appears the student vote had plenty to do with it.
Trump Supporters Have Discovered The DUP And It’s Just The Absolute Worst
Theresa May said she plans to work with the anti-gay and anti-abortion DUP, and America's far-right trolls are thrilled.
Theresa May Gambled Her Majority On Getting UKIP Votes. This Is How She Failed.
A BuzzFeed News analysis of 100 seats with a large UKIP vote shows how one of the Conservative party's key election strategies failed miserably.
Any Increase In DUP Influence Is A Setback For Reforming Abortion Rights In Northern Ireland, Campaigners Say
The Democratic Unionist Party, which is in talks with the Tories to form a government after the general election, has consistently opposed the reform of abortion law in Northern Ireland, where the procedure is currently strictly prohibited.
Here's What You Need To Know About The Democratic Unionist Party
Theresa May has said she will govern with help from her party's "friends and allies" in the DUP. But Northern Ireland's largest party has a controversial record on many issues.
Britain Had A Chaotic Election And The World Is Loving It
"The Merkel/Macron/Trudeau group text thread must be pretty great."
The New Parliament Has More Black, Asian, And Women MPs Than Ever Before
The new parliament has more ethnic-minority and women MPs than ever before, the first turbaned Sikh, women from science backgrounds, and two new disabled members.
Theresa May Says She Will Lead A Government With "Friends And Allies" In The DUP
Speaking outside Number 10 after visiting the Queen at Buckingham Palace, the prime minister said she would form a new government but made no mention of last night's general election result.
Both Tory Candidates Linked To "Gay Cure" Organisations Have Failed To Win Their Seats
BuzzFeed News previously revealed that Kristy Adams in Hove and Caroline Ansell in Eastbourne had associations with "pray away the gay" groups.
Here Are The MPs Who Were Elected By Literally Just A Handful Of Votes
Including the MP who won by just *two* votes.
Here's What The UK Election Result Could Mean For Brexit
European Council president Donald Tusk has warned the UK that the pressure's on to strike a deal: "We don't know when Brexit talks start. We know when they must end."
Here Are All The Seats That Have Changed Hands In The Election
Seventy constituencies have been won away from their previous party in the 2017 general election. Here's a comprehensive list.
26 Funny Election Night Tweets Because We Don't Know What's Happening
"Would have gotten away with it if it wasn't for those pesky kids..."
We Don't Actually Know How Many Young People Voted In The General Election Yet
There's a figure of 72% being circulated, but no one seems to know where it's from.
The Tories Have Had A Truly Terrible Night In The North Of England
The Conservatives failed to gain any of their top targets, and ended up losing several seats to Labour.
Here's How Newspapers Reacted To The UK's Rollercoaster Of An Election
A lot of people are waking up feeling very surprised.
Here's How The General Election Has Turned Scottish Politics On Its Head
The SNP's dominance of Scottish politics is under threat, another independence referendum is now far from certain, and Scottish Labour came back from the dead.
The UK Election Had Some Really Weird Candidates And People Had Questions
"WHY IS ELMO AT THE UK ELECTION"
Stunned Tories Are Already Debating Whether Theresa May Should Step Down
After taking her party from a 17-seat working majority to a hung parliament, May is being urged by some Conservatives to consider her position.
Theresa May Has Made One Of The Worst Mistakes In British Electoral History
The Conservative prime minister confidently called an election she didn't have to call – and has lost seat after seat to Labour, leaving the Tories short of a majority.
It Looks Like No One Has Won The UK General Election. WTF Happens Now?
Theresa May called an election to strengthen her hand. That hasn't happened. So…what will?
Nicola Sturgeon To "Reflect" On IndyRef2 After The SNP Suffers Huge Losses
The SNP leader said she was "disappointed" after losing her deputy leader Angus Robertson and former first minister Alex Salmond.
Women Were Over The Moon When It Seemed That Philip Davies Had Lost His Seat
UPDATE: It was initially believed that Davies, who has repeatedly tried to block a law that would help prevent violence against women, had lost his seat, but in actual fact he held it.
These Are The Big-Name MPs Who Have Lost Their Seats In The General Election
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg and Angus Robertson, the SNP's leader in Westminster, are the first major figures to lose their seats – but more are expected to follow.
Here Are Some Hilarious Tweets To Get You Through The Election Night
"You can't leave the EU if you can't form a government."
In Pictures: General Election Day And Results
A day of voting, a night of counting and a morning of results.
Here Are The Newspaper Front Pages The Days Before And After The Shock 2017 Election Exit Poll
An exit poll predicting Conservative losses and Labour gains led many papers to change their tune somewhat.
People Are Completely Losing Their Minds Over The 2017 General Election Exit Poll
It's early days, people. It's early days.
People On Facebook Didn't Think This Was The "Brexit Election"
The BuzzFeed News Social Barometer shows viral stories included content about Jeremy Corbyn, the NHS, and fox hunting – but almost nothing about how the parties would approach Brexit.
People Are Buying Copies Of The Sun Just So They Can Bin Them
Novelist and screenwriter John Niven told BuzzFeed News that he didn't want the average reader to be subjected to the newspaper's "nonsense", but others say it's akin to censorship.
52 Genuinely Funny Tweets That Made The Election Just About Bearable
Another year, another vote, another chance for Twitter to come into its own.
The Most WTF Moments Of The 2017 General Election
Smell my spaniel?
Here’s Some Of The Misinformation You Might See Being Shared On Polling Day
Relax, it's all going to plan.
These Celebrities Are Urging You To Go Out And Vote Today
"YOU are Simon Cowell, YOU have the deciding vote. Use it."
Live Updates: The State Opening Of Parliament Is Now Expected To Take Place On Wednesday
The UK voted last week in a snap general election called by the prime minister on 18 April.
Tell Us Where You Live And We'll Give You Your Tactical Voting Options
Not sure if you should vote with your heart or vote tactically? Tell us who you like and who you don't, and we'll try to help.
How Black People Could Swing The Vote In Croydon Central, London's Most Marginal Seat
We spoke to people in Croydon for their thoughts on the general election, and asked them which way they'll be voting.
Black Women Have Come Out In Support Of Diane Abbott After She Stepped Down Due To Illness
People have been using the hashtag #AbbottAppreciation to celebrate the Labour politician's 30-year career after she was temporarily replaced as shadow home secretary.
Here's How The Last 13 Hours Of Theresa May's Glum Campaign Played Out
This is what it was like travelling with the prime minister's motorcade on the final day of campaigning before polls open on Thursday.
For These Labour Candidates, Brexit Might Be The Difference Between Winning And Losing
In an election that was supposed to be about Brexit, but where the parties have hardly discussed the issue, two Labour candidates tell BuzzFeed News it's been central to their campaigns.
The Tories Are Exploiting A New Loophole To Launch A Last-Minute Facebook Ad Blitz
The Conservatives have found a way to push localised anti-Corbyn Facebook adverts into key constituencies without having to worry about breaking local spending limits.
In Pictures: The Last Day Of General Election Campaigning
They took to the streets, the beach, a bowling club, and the podium in a final appeal for votes.
Can You Guess Who These Dogs Are Going To Vote For?
#DogsAtPollingStations.
A Lot Of People Think The Blackpool Gazette Has Epically Trolled The Tories
The newspaper ran a front page advert for the Conservatives directly below a story about poverty-hit families turning to food banks.
These Curry Chefs Feel Let Down Over Brexit And Now They Have No Idea Who To Vote For
Restaurant bosses are furious at politicians who promised them work permits in exchange for Brexit votes and are now offering them no assurances on immigration.
How Much Do You Actually Know About British Politics?
A strong and stable quiz, for the many, not the few.
Here's Why Some Young People Are Encouraging Their Peers To "Bun The Tories"
"It may seem like a small gesture but it's a step towards getting more youngers engaged in politics and that's a massive deal," one 20-year-old told BuzzFeed News. "One sticker at a time."
The Conservatives Are Targeting Labour's Strongholds In The North East For The First Time
By capitalising on Brexit and disillusionment among traditional Labour voters, the Tories think they can take former steeltown seats like North West Durham on Thursday.
Jeremy Corbyn Has Won Over Some Voters In The Most Marginal Tory Seat In England
"I think I’ll vote Corbyn, which is strange," one previously Conservative voter in Derby North told BuzzFeed News.
Here’s Even More Misinformation Being Shared About The 2017 General Election
Including a Tory MP who doesn't exist, Jeremy Corbyn's head on David Beckham's body, and a fake local newspaper.
Jeremy Corbyn Says If He Was Prime Minister He'd Tell Donald Trump: "You're Wrong, Mate"
However, the Labour leader said he would be "very polite" about it.
Your Definitive Guide To General Election Night
How important the exit poll is, why things will look good for Labour until late in the evening, the key seats – and mistakes not to make.
Theresa May Says She Isn't Making A U-Turn On Anti-Terror Powers
The prime minister has faced difficult questions after appearing to row back on policies she enacted as home secretary.
21 Tweets About The Election That Will Make You Smile In Spite Of Everything
"All the average British punter wants is to be paid less than £10 an hour and be incinerated in a nuclear holocaust, and good luck to em."
Theresa May Says She'll Tear Up Human Rights Laws If They Stop Her Catching Terrorists
As the election campaign entered its final hours, facing questions about the government's security record, the prime minister promised to introduce tougher measures if she wins on Thursday.
How The Conservatives Are Focusing Their Campaigning On Diane Abbott
The Tories believe the shadow home secretary is a major turn-off for potential Labour voters – while her supporters say the criticism is little more than racism.
Labour Centrists Have A Problem: Jeremy Corbyn Is Doing Too Well
Anti-Corbyn Labour candidates reluctantly admit the party leader has had a good election campaign but are still convinced he will need replacing after the vote – they just don't know if it will be possible.
Theresa May Is So Dependent On Two Key Advisers They Had To Rejoin Government After The Terror Attacks
BuzzFeed News has learned that Nick Timothy and Fiona Hill "temporarily rejoined" the government in the wake of the Manchester and London Bridge attacks. But critics say the PM's reliance on them is damaging her campaign – and her chances of success in government.
People Have A Lot Of Questions About Theresa May's "Naughty" Confession
"Nobody is ever perfectly behaved are they?" Prime minister Theresa May told ITV shortly before revealing the naughtiest thing she's ever done is run through some wheat fields.
The Scottish Tories Have Been Accused Of "Lying To Voters" On Their Leaflets
Rivals say Ruth Davidson's party is misleading voters with its use of polls on campaign leaflets.
People Can't Believe The Last Few Seconds Of This Tory Candidate's Video Are Real
Greg Knight confirmed to BuzzFeed News that it is in fact a real campaign video: "Some people hate it and some people like it. It's quite a catchy tune... like pop music."
Jeremy Corbyn Says He'd Use "Whatever Force Is Necessary" To Stop Terrorists
The Labour leader says police must be able to use lethal force if terrorists threaten the safety of British streets.
The General Election Will Go Ahead Despite The London Terror Attack
Most major political parties said national campaigning was being suspended after seven people died in Saturday night's attack – but the vote will go ahead on Thursday.
People Have Been Having Weird Election Dreams So We Decided To Draw Them
Here's to the ones who dream, crazy as they may seem.
Here's What Young People Actually Want From 2017's General Election
Exclusive: Polling commissioned by Hope Not Hate shows what young voters want from Brexit, their voting priorities – and who they're planning to back.
This Is What It's Like To Try To Win An Election When Voters Say They Don't Like Your Party's Key Policy
The Lib Dems hoped their anti-Brexit stance could lead to a general election "surge". But BuzzFeed News visited a key marginal, and target seat where the party's candidates saw their pro-EU policies as a hindrance, not an asset.
Here's Everything You Need To Know About What Political Parties Are Promising Ethnic Minorities
The Tory manifesto includes a promise to tackle "burning injustice", Labour has pledged to "unlock the talent of BAME people", and the Lib Dems say they "oppose all discrimination" – but how do they measure up on policy?
The Tories Are Buying Google Ads To Squeeze The Lib Dems In Key Marginal Battles
Tim Farron's party is at only 7% in the polls – but the Conservatives are trying to eat away at that support with paid-for online ads warning of a "coalition of chaos".
Here Are Just Some Of The Questions Theresa May Has Not Answered This Week
Question: "I hear you tell excellent cricket jokes..." / Answer: "Ha ha!"
Young Voters Say They Will Turn Up At This Election, And They're Backing Corbyn
"I didn’t vote in the last election – it just seemed futile. But I’m just more engaged now. Most of my friends are staying here to vote and I’d say most of them will vote Labour."
How The Tories Are Paying To Push Anti-Corbyn Ads Into Your Facebook Feed
It’s hard to track what is happening in the online campaign, but with the help of Who Targets Me, BuzzFeed News has gained unprecedented access to Conservative Facebook adverts – and details of who they’re targeting.
Theresa May Will Not Give A Straight Answer, And It's Driving The Media Bananas
"All we get are cliches and platitudes," Michael Crick of Channel 4 News told the prime minister at a campaign stop.
Theresa May Keeps Giving Robotic Answers In Interviews, So We Asked A Chatbot The Same Questions
Can you tell the difference?
A Headteacher Says Her School Will Have To Close Its Kitchen Because Of The Tories' School Lunch Plans
Campaigners say Theresa May's plan to replace free hot meals with breakfasts will cause huge disruption for schools and be bad for pupils, without saving as much money as the Tories' say.
13 Engrossing Longreads You Need In Your Life Right Now
The best longform reporting, feature stories, and personal essays from BuzzFeed UK over the last month.
Theresa May Left Amber Rudd To Tackle The Leaders' Debate And It Didn't Go Too Well For Anyone
The prime minister gave the primetime election debate a miss, Jeremy Corbyn turned up, everyone shouted at each other.
UKIP Scotland Launched Its Manifesto And Things Immediately Got Weird
"We're less xenophobic than the French," leader David Coburn told BuzzFeed News in an event that descended into farce before it even began.
Jeremy Corbyn Will Take Part In Tonight's Leaders' Debate And He's Challenged Theresa May To Join Him
Corbyn had previously maintained he would not take part in any head-to-head election debate without the presence of the Conservative prime minister.
Bradford Independent Salma Yaqoob Will Keep Saying A Vote For Her Is A Vote For Corbyn
"A vote for Salma, therefore, is not a vote against Corbyn; it is an endorsement of his policies, Yaqoob says.
A Tory Minister Was Challenged By Disabled People Over Care Cuts
"Do you think it's acceptable that a nappy is deemed a suitable substitute for night-time care? A simple yes or no will do."
Here's More Misinformation Being Shared About The 2017 General Election
Including a picture that isn't of Jeremy Corbyn with the IRA, the claim young people as a unit can swing the vote and a whole bunch more dodgy charts.
