The latest such poll, conducted by YouGov for The Times of London, said the governing Conservative Party’s lead over the main opposition Labor
Party had narrowed to five percentage points from 24 since last month, when Prime Minister Theresa May had called for the election.
• President Trump, Prime Minister Theresa May of Britain
and the newly elected President Emmanuel Macron of France will join Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and other leaders at a Group of 7 summit meeting in Italy.
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By THE NEW YORK TIMESMAY 26, 2017
We’re following major developments in the markets throughout the day.
The British currency fell sharply on Friday as opinion polls showed a marked narrowing in the general elections set for June 8.