A snap election intended to strengthen her hand instead left her short of an outright majority and needing the DUP's support. "(May's government) needs to give greater focus to discussions," a DUP source told Reuters. A second DUP source confirmed the account. Asked about the DUP comments, a Conservative source said the talks were still taking place. On Friday, DUP leader Arlene Foster said it was "right and proper" that her party would vote for May's legislative agenda, known as the Queen's Speech.

Source: bd News24 June 20, 2017 17:37 UTC