Theresa May, Britain's Conservative Prime Minister, took a gamble and lost her parliamentary majority. May called the snap election saying she needed a strong backing in the House of Commons to help her get the best deal for Britain in negotiations on its withdrawal from the EU. Seven weeks on, she is left struggling to form a government and asking the Democratic Unionist Party in Northern Ireland for help. The DUP want the UK to leave the EU but wish to keep strong economic ties to the single market and customs union. For many analysts, the election result means that May will have to tone down her idea of a "Hard Brexit".

Brussels says it is ready to start the talks, but what about Britain? The clock is ticking and the UK has until March 29, 2019 to strike a deal with the EU27 or it could leave with nothing - meaning a return to World Trade Organization rules and tariffs.

Lord Roger Liddle, former advisor on European Affairs to Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair and Conservative MP Bob Neill give us their insights and opinions on the future for the UK and its relationship with the EU.

Presented by Eve Irvine

Produced by Isabelle Romero and Anais Guerard