The UKIP leader is expected to step down following his failure to win Thanet South.
Conservative take Rochester and Strood - UKIP target seat
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.
Conservative's Christopher Chope holds Christchurch
Conservative candidate Christopher Chope holds south coast constituency, Christchurch; a safe seat for the Tories since 1983.
Labour wins Wirral West
Labour holds one of Merseyside’s tightest seats, Wirral West