Politics
Boris increases his majority in Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Johnson defeated Labour’s Ali Milani by 25,351 votes to 18,141.
London: A Labour island in a sea of Tory seats
Labour took 49 seats in the capital, including Putney, described as a "bright light in a dark night".
Dennis Skinner: The Beast of Bolsover who will roar no more
His humorous heckles had become one of the endearing features of Commons life, but after half a century as an MP, the laughter has stopped.
Exit polls suggest good night for SNP – but Sturgeon says UK forecast ‘grim’
The SNP would continue to be the third largest party in the Commons, with 55 MPs, the poll predicted.
Exit Poll suggests Boris Johnson on course for massive majority of 86
Opposition parties will be hoping the exit polls aren’t an accurate as the night goes on as they suggest a massive majority for the Conservatives.
Watch – Stormzy doesn’t hold back with his thoughts on Boris Johnson
He called Corbyn a "man of hope".
Boundary & manifesto plans mean if Tories win election they’ll seize power for a very long time
If it’s "taking back control” you’re after, vote tactically to take it away from the Tories as they don’t intend to give it back for a very long time.
Voter turnout prompts drastic recalculation of seats on spread betting markets
“All the money has been against the Tories this morning, it’s been an absolute selling frenzy".
Man arrested after suspect device found near polling station
Police confirmed a 48-year-old man has been held in connection with the incident in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire.