With the Conservatives in a minority Government, pressure from the DUP for a softer form of Brexit is expected to grow. Might the Government also have to listen to Labour's call for fairness and 'reasonable management' of the migration system, as well as the Lib Dem's commitment to 'retain access' to EU R&D programmes? Both would be to the benefit of science in the UK.
Alternatively, we could see existing divisions between the parties widen as discussions with the EU begin.
Confidence and certainty for business and science are crucial. Hard as it already is, any further disruption will make it even harder to navigate a safe passage out of the EU.