re: UK election exit polls are out

May called for the election on April 18. The move seemed to make sense at the time; Conservative consistently led Labour anywhere from 20 to 30 points in opinion polls and an election victory would help establish her leadership and probably strengthen her party's power in Parliament. Remember, she assumed control from David Cameron and has yet to lead her party to election victory.

However, since the call for election, there have been two sensational terrorist attacks that have resulted in the deaths of 30 people. May's leadership in response these events has been hesitant and reserved. The domestic manifesto has offered little in way of inspiration. She has been quiet on Brexit, some would even say she has dragged the feet on the issue. Finally, she has done very little in terms of campaigning and convincing people that she is the person to lead Britain in these times. It is as if she almost expected a good result without the need to persuade people on her stewardship.

All of this has led to the uncertainty we are in regarding the outcome of this election. I still expect the Conservatives to win but it will be far from the bang that was initially envisioned by some.