They said what? Through the night of the 2017 General Election in quotes

ON a memorable night for politics, the British public awoke this morning in even greater confusion aftyer the 2017 General Election produced a hung parliament.
Doncaster labour candidates Rosie Winterton, Caroline Flint and Ed Miliband, pictured arriving at the Doncaster count. Picture: Marie CaleyDoncaster labour candidates Rosie Winterton, Caroline Flint and Ed Miliband, pictured arriving at the Doncaster count. Picture: Marie Caley
Doncaster labour candidates Rosie Winterton, Caroline Flint and Ed Miliband, pictured arriving at the Doncaster count. Picture: Marie Caley

Theresa May’s decision to go to the polls to strengthen her majority in the House of Commons backfired spectacularly after it became clear in the early hours of this morning that it would not be possible. Here are a few choice quotes from some of those involved, as well as a few others who can’t help but give their opinion.