Three senior Lib Dem MPs have all lost their seats in tonight’s election, further ensuring that it has been a terrible night for the party.
Nick Clegg clings onto Sheffield Hallam seat
The Liberal Democrat leader gained a marginal lead from his Labour opponents.
Labour seats continue to fall to SNP
Alastair Darling’s former seat, Edinburgh South West, is the latest Labour casualty in the SNP’s domination of Scotland.
Major Tory gains: Boris in, UKIP out
The Tories are making their mark across the country, as Boris Johnson gained his seat in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, beating UKIP rival Jack Duffin
Poole counting in chaos
Counting continues at the Poole Lighthouse as cuts to the counting system have caused chaos.