Corbyn hails “gains in every nation and region” despite party’s third defeat

Theresa May now has no authority and no mandate, Jeremy Corbyn said today, as he published a video thanking everyone who voted for Labour. He said there was no public wish for a “race to the bottom Brexit”. Corbyn’s position appeared far more secure today, even though Labour lost a third consecutive election, because of the party’s increase in both votes and the number of seats. “Labour has made gains in every nation and region of Britain”, he added.

.@Theresa_May thought that with the backing of the billionaires and the corporate elite, she could take your vote for granted. pic.twitter.com/JpazODKMEA

— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) June 9, 2017