General Election 2017: Nicola Sturgeon says indyref2 'a factor' in election result

Summary

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon concedes indyref2 a factor in the election
The SNP ends the night with 35 seats, the Tories have 13, Labour 7 and the Lib Dems 4
Former SNP leader Alex Salmond and the SNP's Deputy leader Angus Robertson lose their seats to the Conservatives
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson says the result shows indyref2 "is dead"
Election ends in hung Parliament: Conservatives set for 319 seats, Labour 261
Tories to form UK government with DUP to 'provide certainty' and keep country 'safe'

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Conservative think tank calls for leadership contest 'this year'published at 10:29 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
The Bow Group, which describes itself as "the United Kingdom's oldest conservative think tank" and "firmly housed in the Conservative family", has called for the party to rethink Theresa May's position - but not necessarily immediately.
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Postpublished at 10:19 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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More from Laura Kuenssbergpublished at 10:15 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
Theresa May is going to Buckingham Palace at 12.30pm, our political editor has now confirmed, saying the PM has no intention of resigning.
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Theresa May to head to Buckingham Palace Election 2017published at 10:14 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg says Theresa May is expected to head to Buckingham Palace today to speak to the Queen, "with the understanding she can form a government".
This is a result of conversations that have been taking place with the DUP over the past hours, though it is "not necessarily an attempt to form a formal coalition.
"The DUP have no wish to see Theresa May out of office and no wish to work with Jeremy Corbyn," added Laura.
Postpublished at 10:05 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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UK election result: How the world reactedpublished at 10:04 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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Shocked world leaders and the press raise Brexit questions after PM Theresa May's poll battering.
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Hung Parliament: Q&A guide to what happens when no-one wins the electionpublished at 10:00 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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The general election has ended in a hung Parliament, meaning no party has overall majority. So what happens now?
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RECAP: Theresa May 'no intention of resigning' after lossespublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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May: This country needs a period of stability
The UK faces the prospect of a hung parliament with the Conservatives as the largest party after the general election produced no overall winner.
With nearly all results in, Theresa May faces ending up with 12 fewer seats than when she called the election.
The Tories are set to get 319, Labour 261, the SNP 35 and the Lib Dems 12.
The BBC understands the PM has no intention of standing down and will try to form a government, but Jeremy Corbyn also says he is "ready to serve".
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Postpublished at 09:52 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn: 'People voted for hope'published at 09:48 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn: 'People voted for hope'
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has said his party achieved an "incredible result" in the general election. Speaking to a reporter from Sky News, he said PM Theresa May should step down.
Election 2017: How the night unfoldedpublished at 09:40 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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Election 2017: How the night unfolded
If you're just catching up, here's what you missed.
Election 2017: What has happened in my constituency?published at 09:38 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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How did things go in your area?
Scotland has 59 Westminster seats. When did they declare and what was the result?
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Postpublished at 09:33 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
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Election 2017: What does it all mean in Scotland?published at 09:30 British Summer Time 9 June 2017
Philip Sim
BBC Scotland political reporter
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It's been another exciting night of election counting in Scotland
Scotland's seventh trip to the polls in just over three years is in the books, and it's been another thrill-ride.
There have been gains and losses the length and breadth of the country, and a massive question mark hangs over what happens next at Westminster.
Alistair Carmichael summed it up during his victory speech in Orkney and Shetland: "The people have spoken, but it's not yet exactly clear what they've said."
So what do the results mean for the big issues in Scotland?
Click here to find out from BBC Scotland political reporter Philip Sim.