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Former London mayor Boris Johnson wins the Conservative Party leadership contest, defeating Jeremy Hunt by 92,153 votes to 46,656 votes. SOUNDBITE from Co-Chair of the 1922 Committee, Cheryl Gillan
Jeremy Corbyn, leader of Britain's main opposition Labour party, greets workers at a polling station in London. His party's vision to remodel the country along socialist lines, but looks to have led his party to its worst defeat since 1935 as Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling party appeared on course for a sweeping victory in Thursday's snap election, an exit poll showed. IMAGES
Supporters of British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's ruling Conservative party cheer and celebrate as they follow the results of Thursday's snap election, with Johnson appearing on course for a sweeping victory according to an exit poll, paving the way for Britain to leave the EU next month after years of political deadlock. IMAGES
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson unveils his Conservative Party's manifesto, pledging to move on from Brexit. SOUNDBITE
Speaking at an event to unveil the Brexit Party's election candidates, Nigel Farage says they will not split the Leave vote as they are the only party offering what he considers a true Brexit. SOUNDBITE
Former leader of the UK Independence Party (UKIP) Nigel Farage joined Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump during a campaign rally in Jackson, Mississippi, Wednesday. Commenting on Brexit, Farage stated "We made June the 23rd our independence day, when we smashed the establishment." He went on to slam Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton saying "I wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton if you'd pay me. In fact I wouldn't vote for Hillary Clinton if she'd pay me."