In pictures: UK Election

Updated / Friday, 9 Jun 2017 20:00
The reaction to last night's exit poll by a section of the British media
The reaction to last night's exit poll by a section of the British media

Images of a dramatic election night which left the UK with a hung parliament and saw the end of an era in Northern Ireland with the SDLP and UUP wiped out.

A street sweeper walks past 10 Downing Street as Theresa May's future was being openly questioned
A street sweeper walks past 10 Downing Street as Theresa May's future was being openly questioned
Those counting votes in Lisburn make sure that every voting paper is taken out of the ballot box
Those counting votes in Lisburn make sure that every voting paper is taken out of the ballot box
Gavin Robinson of the DUP celebrates by kissing his wife after winning his Westminster seat
Gavin Robinson of the DUP celebrates by kissing his wife after winning his Westminster seat
The presence of heavy security at the home of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was a reminder that the election took place in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London
The presence of heavy security at the home of Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn was a reminder that the election took place in the wake of recent terrorist attacks in Manchester and London
A protester wearing a Theresa May mask in London this morning
A protester wearing a Theresa May mask in London this morning
Labour supporters react as Paul Sweeney is elected in Scotland
Labour supporters react as Paul Sweeney is elected in Scotland
Theresa May announcing that she will form a new UK government with the support of the DUP
Theresa May announcing that she will form a new UK government with the support of the DUP
The car carrying Theresa May leaves Buckingham Palace after her audience with Queen Elizabeth
The car carrying Theresa May leaves Buckingham Palace after her audience with Queen Elizabeth
Larry the Number 10 cat will remain at Downing Street regardless of the result
Larry the Number 10 cat will remain at Downing Street regardless of the result
Theresa May and her husband Philip are clapped into 10 Downing Street by staff after seeing Queen Elizabeth where she asked to form a new government
Theresa May and her husband Philip are clapped into 10 Downing Street by staff after seeing Queen Elizabeth where she asked to form a new government

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