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Just six weeks ago, it was expected the Tories would wipe the floor with Labour and pick up more than 100 new seats from what was seen as a bulletproof lead in the polls. But today, the result has been far from a success - with the party losing 12 seats and Mrs May facing calls to resign. And following the shock Tory losses, Conservative leader Theresa May has vowed to form a minority government with Northern Ireland’s DUP (Democratic Unionist Party). Speaking of the alliance, Mrs May said that the two parties had “enjoyed a strong relationship over many years” – and that she would pull Britain together “to secure a successful Brexit deal that works for everyone.”

TWITTER Hundreds of people are attending the rally near Number 10,

But the DUP prove to be a controversial choice as the party has previously been accused of homophobia and faced fierce criticism of their anti-abortion stance. And many have branded the surprising partnership as a “coalition of chaos” - a term used by Mrs May to describe a potential Jeremy Corbyn led government. Now hundreds of anti-Tory protestors have descended on the streets near Number 10, in a protest which was backed on Twitter by political activist Owen Jones.

TWITTER The protest was organised in opposition to Theresa May's government

TWITTER Protestors have called for May to stand down

Hordes of protestors waved banners calling for Theresa May’s resignation, while placards from the Socialist Worker and ‘Stand up to Racism’ were also seen at the event calling for the electorate to “Defy Tory rule”. The event was well attended by LGBT activists due to the DUP’s stance on same sex marriage. One protestor held up a homemade cardboard sign which read “queers fight back” while a friend held another which read “Gay northerners agains the DUP.” A third sign, inspired by Theresa May's election mantra, said: "As strong and stable as my sign."

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Twitter user Noor said: "A DUP minority government is totally UNDEMOCRATIC particularly as Theresa May has NO MANDATE. "Great evening protesting on Downing Street." Helena added: “Anti Tory protest outside Downing Street looking well attended #GE2017 #ToriesOut” Jill Starley Grainger tweeted: “Great turnout already for the anti-ToryDUP protest at Downing Street. Come join!” And she added that “Jezza in, Tories out” had become a popular chant, along with “Theresa May has got to go”, as more protestors arrived at the rally. Em tweeted: "Protest at #DowningStreet against the utter shitshow that is apparently our government #GE2017"

TWITTER The protest was backed on Twitter by political activist Owen Jones

TWITTER Theresa May is hoping to form an alliance with the DUP

A description of the event on Facebook reads: “Now is the time to tell Theresa May she has to do one. Get yourself and your mates down to Downing Street tonight and let her know we don’t want her anymore. “Her coalition of chaos with the racist, sexist, homophobic, sectarian, DUP can’t stand. This government does not have our confidence. “Let’s have a party and put her and her mates in the DUP in the bin.” A second protest scheduled for Saturday at 2pm also appears to be gaining momentum on Facebook.

TWITTER Voters have accused Theresa May of forming a

TWITTER Many have called for May to reisgn