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Theresa May set for House of Lords after receiving honour in dissolution list
In March, the 67-year-old revealed she would be standing down as the Tory MP for Maidenhead, a seat she has held since 1997.
Worst-ever result expected for Tories as General Election votes are counted
Rishi Sunak’s party is set to be routed across the UK, according to the exit poll, the final test of public opinion before results are announced.
‘Not a good night for SNP’, says Sturgeon as exit poll suggests seat collapse
The exit poll suggests the party could drop to as few as 10 seats following a near-decade of electoral dominance in Scotland at Westminster.
Sir Keir Starmer set for No 10 as exit poll forecasts Labour landslide
Labour looks set to end 14 years of Conservative rule with Rishi Sunak’s party on course for a dramatic defeat.
What happens next for former MPs defeated at the General Election?
Several avenues of support are available for those candidates who fail to get re-elected.
Dogs rock bows and rosettes at polling stations on election day
The hashtag #dogsatpollingstations has become a highlight of election days for animal lovers on social media.
California city cancels July Fourth fireworks as firefighters battle flames
More than a dozen blazes, most of them small, were active across the state.
No one is pushing me out – I am still running for president, says Biden
The incumbent president and Democratic nominee had faced calls to withdraw after a faltering TV debate performance against Donald Trump.
What is an exit poll and how accurate are they?
Exit polls take place at about 144 polling stations across the country to get an indication of how people have voted.