Election 2017: UK heads for hung parliament as uncertainty looms for green economy

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Green economy readies itself for a period of political instability, as shock result points to minority government or a second election - all with Brexit talks looming

The UK is on track for a hung parliament following the biggest electoral upset in a generation. With 638 of 650 constituencies declared so far this morning no party can secure the 326 seats required...

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