[Editorial] What is a Global Britain? (Lancet)

On June 8, the UK voted in a general election called by the Conservative Prime Minister Theresa May. In an unexpected result, the Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority, creating a hung Parliament. 21 months away from the cliff edge of Brexit, with the clock inexorably ticking, this outcome will influence the future of Brexit negotiations with the European Union, and the place of Britain on the global stage.