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In this election, seven seats were won by fewer than 100 votes. In Hendon the majority was just 15. Labour candidate David Pinto-Duschinsky had tried - and failed - to win the seat before. After a recount, he won with 15,855 votes. Ameet Jogia of the Conservatives had 15,840.

Turnout at the general election is on track to be the lowest for more than 20 years, the PA news agency reports. After 649 of 650 results had been declared, the turnout figure stood at 59.8%, a sharp decline from an overall turnout of 67.3% at the last election in 2019. It is also the worst...

So 5 seats overall for Reform, beating the Greens by one overall seat, while stealing votes from the Conservatives

There are only two seats left to declare. South Basildon and East Thurrock is having a full recount starting at 2pm this afternoon. It is believed to be tight, with Reform UK’s James McMurdock apparently likely to become their fifth MP ahead of Labour’s Jack Ferguson. Conservative Stephen...

The man of the people (Clacton) to address the nation

I can't imagine Putin arriving in Skegness and be left feeling content, unless of course he went for a jolly at Butlins :shrug:

A significant moment - Sir Keir Starmer has just arrived at Buckingham Palace alongside his wife for his audience with King Charles.

He's officially gone The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MP had an audience of the King this morning and tendered his resignation as prime minister and First Lord of the Treasury, which his majesty was graciously pleased to accept.

Sunak currently having his meeting with the King.

Enjoying day one so far...

Sunak definitely a dignified loser Watch the bum fight over the party leader position

The lectern is put out in Downing Street.

There is a chance that Reform will pick up a fifth MP following the recount in South Basildon and East Thurrock

Reform have a chance of winning 5 :whistle:

3. Becoming an MP? Will be interesting to see the state of play going into the next general election

There is a chance that Reform will pick up a fifth MP following the recount in South Basildon and East Thurrock, putting them on a par with the DUP’s 5 seats, who had a total vote of about 172,000.

Sunaks statement currently pushed back to 10:40am.