U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May resisted opposition calls to resign and moved to form a new government with the help of a small Northern Irish party after voters unexpectedly denied her party a parliamentary majority. Chief European Commentator Simon Nixon explains what this could mean for Brexit negotiations with the European Union. LONDON—The U.K. was facing the prospect of prolonged political uncertainty after an inconclusive election cast doubt on Prime Minister Theresa May’s ability either to stay in office or govern effectively, as her Conservative Party prepares to form a minority administration propped up by Northern Irish lawmakers. A weekend of drama cost Mrs. May her two closest aides as criticism mounted of the prime minister’s missteps in an election she had hoped would strengthen her parliamentary authority before looming Brexit talks...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 11, 2017 14:26 UTC