It's over, this is what the party leaders have to say

Voting in the 2015 general election is over. It looks like the Conservatives will be the largest party, while Labour has been almost annihilated in Scotland and the Lib Dems have lost seats around the country. Here's how party leaders have reacted:

Ed Miliband

Nick Clegg

It is now painfully clear this has been a cruel and punishing night for the Liberal Democrats.

• Speaking at the count

David Cameron

Nicola Sturgeon

Nigel Farage

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