Tory defector Mark Reckless has lost out to his former party, seeing UKIP taking a loss in the Rochester and Strood.
The election night in pictures
As this year’s General Election draws to an end, its victory for the Tories. Here is a summary of the night in pictures.
Dorset is officially all blue after election
Poole, Bournemouth West, Bournemouth East, Dorset West, Dorset South, Dorset North and Mid Dorset and North Poole have all elected MP from the Conservative party.
Conservative Simon Hoare holds North Dorset
The Conservative party maintain their seat for the North Dorset constituency, with Simon Hoare taking a definitive victory.
Conservatives hold Dorset South
Conservatives hold Dorset South, with Richard Drax returning to Parliament.
