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UPDATE: PM May hung in June UK elections

- Julian Willock reacts, saying 'people all over the world are sick & tired of the status quo'
Theresa M. May has said she will put together a government with the support of the Democratic Unionists that can provide 'certainty' for the future. Photo: BBC NEWS
Former Permanent Secretary and businessman Julian Willock, comment on the UK elections results, said ‘people all over the world want change, the status quo is no longer working for ordinary people, from France to the Bahamas’. Photo: Provided
Former Permanent Secretary and businessman Julian Willock, comment on the UK elections results, said ‘people all over the world want change, the status quo is no longer working for ordinary people, from France to the Bahamas’. Photo: Provided
The main contest of the United Kingdom elections today, June 8, 2017 is between Prime Minister Theresa M. May's (right) ruling Conservative Party aka Tories and the Opposition Labour Party of Jeremy B. Corbyn (left). Photo: Daily Express
The main contest of the United Kingdom elections today, June 8, 2017 is between Prime Minister Theresa M. May's (right) ruling Conservative Party aka Tories and the Opposition Labour Party of Jeremy B. Corbyn (left). Photo: Daily Express
Former Permanent Secretary and local businessman, Julian Willock said the Virgin Islands needs to find common ground with the UK on its interest as it relates to the financial services sector and their demands and ‘how does Brexit affect us directly or indirectly.’ Photo: VINO/File
Former Permanent Secretary and local businessman, Julian Willock said the Virgin Islands needs to find common ground with the UK on its interest as it relates to the financial services sector and their demands and ‘how does Brexit affect us directly or indirectly.’ Photo: VINO/File
LONDON, United Kingdom- After calling a snap election for June 8, 2017 United Kingdom's Prime Minister Mrs Theresa M. May of the Conservative Party aka Tories failed to secure the 326 seats outright majority she needed in Parliament to form another government and will now seek to stay in power with a coalition government with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).

Speaking today June 9, 2017 at London's Downing Street after the close to cursing results, Mrs May then headed to see the British Queen at Buckingham Palace to seek permission to form a Government. 

The wounded second female Prime Minister of the UK told the world, "what the country needs more than ever is certainty and having secured the largest number of votes and the greatest number of seats in the General Election, it is clear that only the Conservative and Unionist Party has the legitimacy and ability to provide that certainty by commanding a majority in the House of Commons."

Mrs May’s Tories won 318 seats and will have to rely on the DUP's 10 seats to get things done for her coalition Administration. While there were other parties in the race for seats in the UK House of Commons, it was a contest between the main Opposition Labour Party of Jeremy B. Corbyn and Prime Minister May's Tories.

PM hung no majority

While the Conservative Party struggled, Labour performed much better than expected with Mr Corbyn announcing on Friday June 9, 2017 that he is ready to put forward a programme for government.

Speaking at Labour Head Quarters, he said "I think it's pretty clear who won this election...we are ready to do everything we can to put our programme into operation. There isn't a parliamentary majority for anybody at the present time, the party that has lost in this election is the Conservative Party, the arguments the Conservative Party put forward in this election have lost."

Basking in the better than predicted Labour performance, a Party spokesman told the UK press that "Theresa May claims nothing has changed, but the clear message from the electorate is that everything has changed....instead of burying her head in the sand, May needs to listen to what the people of Britain are saying."

Local reaction- Julian Willock

In an invited comment, former Permanent Secretary and businessman Julian Willock, who often speaks on international political issues, told our newsroom "people all over the world want change, the status quo is no longer working for ordinary people, from France to the Bahamas".

Additionally, Mr Willock told our newsroom in a telephone comment, "people are sick and tired of politicians with the same scripted song and dance when the reality on the ground is that people’s lives are not better off because of them being there, except a connected few".

 Mr Willock, a political scientist and consultant, said "the mood of voters could have implications on the Virgin Islands next general elections," which is constitutionally due by 2019.

See previous article published June 8, 2017

VI eyes results of UK snap elections

The contest is between Prime Minister Theresa M. May's ruling Conservative Party aka Tories and the Opposition Labour Party of Jeremy B. Corbyn.

It appears for the most part that the Conservatives are more friendly to the Virgin Islands (VI), in particular the Off Shore Financial Sector. However, Mr Corbyn has been harshly critical of the sector and after the 'Panama Papers' leak was on record calling for direct rule of the Overseas Territories (OT).

The other issue is the decision by the Colonial country to leave the European Union, referred to as Brexit. It is unclear which party will result in a better deal for the VI.

Willock Speaks- Pay attention

Julian Willock, a former Permanent Secretary and local businessman who holds a Master's Degree in Political Science and Economics and often speaks to the international media on VI and OT matters, particularly on the Financial Services Sector, said "whoever wins the election tonight, we need to find common ground on our interest as it relates to the financial services sector and their demands and how does Brexit affect us directly or indirectly.”

Mr Willock, who had an interview in April of this year with National Public Radio about the Virgin Islands, heard in the New York City area, told our newsroom "both parties are much of the same; however, there might always be some marginal policy differences that may or may not be good for us, but what is critical is that we are clear about our goals as an Overseas Territory and be able  to lobby, discuss and influence their policies when it comes to our economic, social and cultural agenda".

Mr Willock also said that our own next election will also be important as it "can go a far way in cementing our relationship with the UK."

There are also other smaller parties contesting seats in the UK Parliament, such as the Liberal Democrats, Scottish National Party, Green Party, UK Independence Party, the Democratic Unionist, Sinn Fein, to name a few.

Our newsroom will have results as soon as they are available.

29 Responses to “UPDATE: PM May hung in June UK elections”

  • ABC (08/06/2017, 18:17) Like (2) Dislike (4) Reply
    Lets go tories
    • @ ABC (08/06/2017, 19:27) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
      go where in the Opposition? The Trump Effect keeps on rolling...anyone who supports Trump/Putin is being seen for what they are
  • BZ (08/06/2017, 19:08) Like (19) Dislike (15) Reply
    Willock is simply brilliant
    • Emerging Leader (09/06/2017, 16:08) Like (12) Dislike (1) Reply
      Very accurate assessment of the political climate all around the world. The status-quo stronghold is eroding faster than ever with faster and opened access to information. The few, can no longer cover-up and hide all their secret agendas like before, and people are seeing them for who they really are.

      That is why-

      The New Party Winning Slogan will embrace and adapt the message of a Party of Inclusion, not Exclusion. Party of the Many, not the Few.

      • Come soon! Help need! (09/06/2017, 16:55) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
        We need a new party for real. With a slogan like that - "Party of Inclusion, not Exclusion. Party for the Many, not the Few" - y'll bound to win. Make sure there are some strong candidates in the party for real - Pleaseeee...
  • UK student (08/06/2017, 19:25) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    It's amazing how badly experienced politicians like Cameroon and May appear to have misjudged the electorate.
  • Bobby Smith (08/06/2017, 19:42) Like (5) Dislike (6) Reply
    Hopefully Theresa will lose majority and step down, the next UK prime minister will not be as kind with Trump, and there is a slim chance Brexit might not take place after all.
  • ccc (08/06/2017, 19:53) Like (18) Dislike (0) Reply
    Can we call for an early election in the BVI??
    • @ ccc (09/06/2017, 08:17) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
      Yes we can! I dear the NDP
    • VirginIslandsFuture (09/06/2017, 13:59) Like (1) Dislike (3) Reply
      Shut your tail. Can you call for a meeting of the people to know if the people understand what is going on in the UK, educate them, and talk about our future as an Overseas Territory of the UK. That's what to talk. Elections wouldn't matter, if those elected do not carry the vision for the Territory. A change may yield the same result.
  • experienced (08/06/2017, 20:22) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply

    If the BVI would stop obeying the worst %^&&*((, there could be hope. But when you stop and think that the
    majority of BVI belongers and citizens love Obama, and Branson had him as an honored guest - you have to
    wonder at the group IQ here. Any time someone is out to destroy or control other peoples' destinies, they
    are treated like the Massiah.

    • shadrak (09/06/2017, 00:03) Like (10) Dislike (7) Reply
      Steve Bannon & Trump are neo Nazis so we don't like them and the powers that be don't like us using their tool FS as a pillar. We need to use our natural resources as our economic pillar & no I don't mean beaches and tourism.


  • 12 mudnight (09/06/2017, 00:25) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Too esrly to call
  • Charley Rose (09/06/2017, 09:52) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI is at a cross road presently. Unless our government stop playing politics and embrace the populace, there will be an easy walk over for the British. The politicians see the electorate as political tools and use them conveniently for political power. When the election is over, there is no need for them until the next four years. Let us hope that the British election outcome will be favourable to us in the B.V.I.
    • Savage (09/06/2017, 13:06) Like (1) Dislike (27) Reply
      NDP will win the next election despite all this noise. Fahie/VIP will come with another half-baked slate and the independents will be wishy washy at best. It will be another early election and NDP will win 9-4.
      • Boo (09/06/2017, 13:44) Like (3) Dislike (24) Reply
        Unfortunately you are right. The VIP will raid the political graveyard and morgue for another slate of DOA candidates like the last time..
      • @ savage (09/06/2017, 14:30) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
        Keep dreaming
      • judge (09/06/2017, 16:58) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
        So their wishy washy candidates will do worse for the people than what the NDP are doing now? So rather than have change we will choose more of this? So you want to reward this?
      • NDP Luvers (09/06/2017, 20:03) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        @ Savage NEGATIVE DUMB PRODS?, I don't think so. If they win 9-4, Trump and Bannon will push you off your turf completely. FOR SURE!!! Can't you see that you're in jeopardy already?.
      • @ savage (09/06/2017, 22:44) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        Right-wing politicians are the same around the world: arrogant and ignorant, think they know everything and can do anything they want. Sadly, they get elected far too often by a gullible, ill-informed or propagandized public. eg in the bvi myron, mark and the likes
  • ... (09/06/2017, 12:11) Like (1) Dislike (4) Reply
    BVI will not change the NDP
  • 1 (09/06/2017, 14:31) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    I agree with the esteeme
  • wize up (09/06/2017, 16:38) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    Them all up in BVI affairs(tek dat)!!!! You so see more and more of them move to this place and only God will be able to help us
  • @ Savage II (09/06/2017, 20:20) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    QUIT, before the suffering starts!!!
  • Really! (09/06/2017, 22:35) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Insanely hoarded wealth must be fairly distributed.
  • NYT (09/06/2017, 22:36) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    NOW BACK TO THE TOPIC: May overplayed her hand based upon a single poll. Her failure to appear at the debates showed a dismissive overconfidence. She also believed that the Brexit vote was a mandate, which it was not. I think she is out of touch with much of the country. I think her days as a caretaker Prime Minister are coming to an end. Never could get a handle on her.
  • vip (09/06/2017, 22:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Corbyn I think impressed the UK by showing he can run the Labour Party and running a successful campaign. Now its for Andrew, Cavin, Willock, Wheatley and the others to learn a thing or 2


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