Political Updates 12th June 2017
This week’s Political Updates, covers moves and changes at all levels of government.
House of Commons
Results of the UK General Election
| Party | Seats won | Seat Change | Votes share |
| Conservative | 318 | -13 | 42.4% |
| Labour | 262 | +30 | 40.0% |
| SNP | 35 | -21 | 3.0% |
| Lib Dem | 12 | +4 | 7.4% |
| DUP | 10 | +2 | 0.9% |
| Other | 13 | -2 | 6.3% |
Parliament is expected to turn on the 13th June 2017 for the election of the speaker. Swearing in of MPs will take place on subsequent days.
House of Lords
- The House of Lords will return on Monday 19th June.
Devolved Institutions
Scottish Parliament
- John Lamont was elected as a Member of Parliament for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, standing down from his seat in the Scottish Parliament.
- Ross Thompson was elected as a Member of Parliament for Aberdeen South, standing down from his seat in the Scottish Parliament.
- Douglas Ross was elected as a Member of Parliament for Moray, standing down from his seat in the Scottish Parliament.
Northern Ireland Assembly
- Northern Ireland has until the 29th June to reach an agreement that will restore a power-sharing devolved executive.
European Parliament
- This week will be dedicated to political group meetings in Strasbourg.
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