General election results live: Labour win landslide as Keir Starmer speaks for first time as PM

Why Labour's landslide victory is a good omen for the England football team

Labour's landslide win at the 2024 general election could mean good news for England at the Euros if past events are anything to go by.

Ben Crellin has pointed out on X / Twitter that history could mean England will 'bring it home' later this month.

Read the full story here.

Steve Baker has a go at George Osborne unaware he's speaking to Ed Balls

Steve Baker bickered with George Osborne live on air after losing his seat - or so he thought, as it was actually Ed Balls he was speaking to in an awkward mix-up.

The case of mistaken identity by the former Northern Ireland Secretary and Wycombe MP came during an interview on Good Morning Britain as viewers heard his reaction to losing his seat to Labour's Emma Reynolds.

Baker - who initially launched his election campaign from his family holiday in Greece - is one of many Conservative casualties following Labour's landslide victory this election with a majority of 412 seats in the House of Commons.

Read the full story here.

Diane Abbott is Mother of the House

Diane Abbott will be the Mother of the House in the new Government, which is a title given to the longest-serving female MP.

The 70-year-old was re-elected in the 2024 election in Hackney North and Stoke Newington; she was the first black woman to be elected back in 1987.

Ranking every modern Prime Minister's resignation speech

We've added Rishi Sunak's speech to a list that's grown quite considerably over the past few years or so.

To see where it ranks, read the full story here.

Jeremy Corbyn's Islington North win leaves supporters 'in tears'

Former Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn retained his seat in Islington North as an independent candidate with his supporters on social media saying the news had "tears coming to [their] eyes".

Corbyn was one of a handful of independent candidates to win a seat in Parliament, retaining his seat of 40 years in his constituency.

And a video posted by @greenmamauk, whose name on TikTok is Jaime, of the result being announced went viral on the social media platform.

Read the full story here.

New Zealand reporter filmed results piece weeks in advance

New Zealand reporter Lisette Reymer correctly predicted what would happen in the results of the 2024 General Election weeks in advance.

Reymer, who is a Europe Correspondent for Newshub, filmed a piece-to-camera outside 10 Downing Street when it looks a lot quieter and the sun was shining.

That's because although it was broadcast after the results were announced, she filmed it weeks in advance.

In the piece, she said: "The change in power has appeared inevitable for months, if not years.

"Today's result was so predictable, I was able to confidently film this weeks in advance before flying home to New Zealand."

First ever female UK Chancellor

Rachel Reeves has been appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer - she is the first woman to be appointed into the post in its 803 year history.

That's the second announcement to be made by the Labour Party of Starmer's cabinet after Angela Rayner was confirmed as the Deputy Prime Minister.

Arrivals at 10 Downing Street

A number of Labour MPs have been seen going into 10 Downing Street as Starmer is getting to work appointing his new cabinet.

Angela Rayner was the first to arrive with Rachel Reeves, Shabana Mahmood, John Healey, Wes Streeting, David Lammy and Yvette Cooper all arriving shortly afterwards.

More are continuing to enter.

Nigel Farage heckled seven times by protestors during speech

Reports say Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who has secured a seat in Parliament at the eighth attempt, was heckled by seven different protestors during a speech.

They were kicked out as Farage then carried on.

He attacked the electoral system, claiming it is outdated, and said there is "no enthusiasm" for Starmer's Labour Party.

Rishi Sunak's wife's dress during his resignation speech has everyone making the same joke

As outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak delivered his resignation speech in his final address to the nation in that capacity, a number of people on social media made the same joke about the dress his wife Akshata Murty was wearing being symbolic of how the 2024 general election went for the Conservatives.

Outside 10 Downing Street on July 5, Sunak delivered his resignation speech as Prime Minister for the United Kingdom and also announced he will be stepping down as leader of the Conservative Party.

But social media users said Murty's dress said a lot about how the election has gone for the Tories.

Read the full story here.

More from Starmer's first speech as PM

"When the gap between the sacrifices made by people and the service they receive from politicians grows, it leads to a weariness in the heart of a nation, a draining away of the hope, the spirit, the belief of a better future.

"We need to move forward together. This wound, this lack of trust, can only be healed by actions, not words. I know that.

"But we can make a start today with the simple acknowledgement that public service is a privilege.

"For too long now, we've turned a blind eye as millions slid into greater insecurity. Nurses, builders, drivers, carers, people doing the right thing, working harder every day, recognised at moments like this before yet, as soon as the cameras stopped rolling, their lives are ignored.

"I want to say very clearly to those people, not this time."

Starmer welcomed into 10 Downing Street

Starmer was welcomed by the civil servants into 10 Downing Street who clapped him and he arrived.

During that speech a few moments ago, Starmer made it clear he wants to rebuild the public's trust in UK politics, that he wants to lead a Government that serves its people and to rebuild the nation.

He also paid tribute to Rishi Sunak at the start too.

Starmer: "We will rebuild Britain"

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, and for the first time as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Starmer said: "I want to thank the outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. His achievement as the first British Asian Prime Minister of our country, the extra effort that would have required should not be underestimated by anyone and we pay tribute to that today.

"Now our country has voted decisively for change, for national renewal and a return of politics to public service.

"Whether you voted Labour or not, especially if you did not, I say to you directly, my Government will serve you. Politics can be a force for good and we will show that. Country first, party second. Our country needs a bigger reset, a rediscovery of who we are.

"Changing a country is not like flicking a switch, the world is a more volatile place and it will take a while but have no doubt that the work of change begins immediately.

"We will rebuild Britain.

"With respect and humility, I invite you all to join this Government of service in the mission of national renewal. Our work is urgent and we begin it today."

Starmer arrives at 10 Downing Street

Starmer got back into the car and arrived at 10 Downing Street through the front entrance.

He's shaking hands with the supporters who have gathered to see him arrive - he looks rather happy.

Starmer will soon address the nation as PM

Sir Keir Starmer will soon address the nation for the first time as the country's Prime Minister.

He recently left Buckingham Palace and has arrived at Whitehall.

Starmer has gone through one of the back entrances though and is expected to emerge through the doors of number 10.

Starmer leaves Buckingham Palace

The new Prime Minister has left Buckingham Palace as is heading to 10 Downing Street.

There are a number of Labour supporters there waiting for his arrival.

First picture of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister shaking hands with the King

The first picture of Sir Keir Starmer and the King has been released since Labour won the general election with a huge majority.

Starmer can be seen shaking hands with the King and both look very serious.

Buckingham Palace statement confirms Sunak resignation

A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "The Right Honourable Rishi Sunak MP had an Audience of The King this morning and tendered his resignation as Prime Minister and First Lord of the Treasury, which His Majesty was graciously pleased to accept."

Larry the Cat in charge

With Rishi Sunak having officially resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, there is a rare moment where the country does not have one.

That's because Sir Keir Starmer will have to visit the King to formalise this.

In the meantime, it seems we're in safe hands with Larry the Cat who lives at 10 Downing Street.

Sunak leaves Buckingham Palace

Rishi Sunak has been seen leaving Buckingham Palace after what appeared to be a lengthy conversation with the King.

He's officially handed in his resignation as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will soon meet with the King.

How Pro-Palestine candidates disrupted the UK general election

Labour has lost several seats to independent pro-Palestine candidates, despite a huge win for Sir Keir Starmer.

Starmer was also heckled with shouts of "Free Palestine" both at the polling station in his Holborn and St Pancras constituency and at his election count as he was declared to have won his seat.

Labour frontbencher Jonathan Ashworth was unseated by an independent in Leicester South.

Read the full story here.

Rishi Sunak to step down as Conservative Party leader

Speaking outside 10 Downing Street, Sunak said: "To the country, I would like to say first and foremost, I'm sorry.

"I have given this job my all but you have sent a clear signal that the Government of the United Kingdom must change and yours is the only judgment that matters.

"I have heard your anger, your disappointment, and I take responsibility for this loss.

"Following this result, I will step down as party leader, not immediately, but once the formal arrangements for selecting my successor are in place.

"While he has been my political opponent, Sir Keir Starmer will shortly become our Prime Minister. In this job, his successes will be all our successes and I wish him and his family well.

"Whatever our disagreements in this campaign, he is a decent, public spirited man who I respect."

Rishi Sunak to address nation for final time as Prime Minister

Outgoing Prime Minister RIshi Sunak will address the nation for the final time as PM within the next 20 minutes or so.

He will give a speech outside Downing Street, just as he did when he announced the snap general election towards the end of May.

And it's raining just like it was a few weeks ago...

Donald Trump praises Nigel Farage

Former US President, and the likely Republican candidate hoping to be re-elected in the US election in November, Donald Trump has congratulated Reform UK leader Nigel Farage winning a seat in Parliament at the eighth time of asking.

He posted on Truth Social, his own social media platform: "Congratulations to Nigel Farage on his big WIN of a Parliament seat amid Reform UK election success. Nigel is a man who truly loves his country!"

Jacob Rees-Mogg lost his seat standing next to a man wearing a baked bean balaclava

It's likely to be one of the images of the election as Rees-Mogg bowed out while stood next to a member of the Monster Raving Loony Party.

Liz Truss loses her seat

In the biggest shock of the evening, former prime minister Liz Truss has lost her seat in South West Norfolk

So, what happens next?

Just as many pollsters predicted throughout the general election campaign, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer will lead the next government and become the next prime minister, replacing Rishi Sunak and ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule.

It’s expected that Sir Keir will deliver a speech outside No 10 at some point today (Friday), as well as appoint Labour figures to senior roles in his cabinet - so Rachel Reeves as the first female chancellor of the Exchequer, Bridget Phillipson as education secretary, and so on.

Basically, members of Labour’s shadow cabinet will now have a seat around the actual cabinet table and become cabinet ministers.

Of course, when those names are announced, we’ll bring it to you right here on indy100.

In full: the list of Conservatives who have lost their seats

After a full list of Tories who won't be returning to parliament following the election?

We've got you covered...

And now, some fancy hats...

In addition to some unusual candidates standing in this election - such as Count Binface, Niko Omilana, 'Elmo and AI Steve - social media users have been loving the extravagant hats worn by returning officers throughout the night, too.

British democracy, everybody.

Clive Myrie's chat about 'chickens' with Angela Rayner met with disbelief

If you're just waking up and catching up on what you've missed overnight, then yes, this actually happened - as deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner exercised caution about an exit poll which projected her party would win by a landslide in a conversation with the BBC newsreader.

Another Twitter user described the chat as "astonishing".

Sir Keir Starmer shaking hands with Elmo raises eyebrows

If, like us, you've pulled an election all-nighter, then we promise you that you're not delirious - this actually happened.

Jonathan Gullis brutally mocked after he loses Stoke-on-Trent seat

Controversial Conservative politician Jonathan Gullis has lost his Stoke-on-North seat to Labour's David Williams - with the latter winning with 14,579 votes to Gullis' 9,497 votes.

And Twitter/X users have reacted with memes and ridicule following the news, as the Tory has previously come under fire for comments about asylum seekers and migrants, among others.

Campaign group Led By Donkeys have tweeted a video reacting to the news, while another account shared a string of recent Tory losses and added: "What a good half hour that was."

Labour officially wins general election

Moments after it was declared that Jacob Rees-Mogg had lost his North East Somerset seat to Labour, Sir Keir Starmer delivered a speech celebrating Labour's victory by saying: "Change begins now."

At the time of writing, the state of the parties is:

Labour: 333 seats

Conservatives: 71 seats

Liberal Democrats: 46 seats

A party only needs 326 seats to secure a majority in the Commons and form a government.

And there's still some 170 seats to go...

Niko Omilana holds up 'L' sign behind Rishi Sunak as he comfortably holds Yorkshire seat

YouTube prankster Niko Omilana was pictured holding up an 'L' sign behind Rishi Sunak on Friday, as the Conservative Party leader held on to his Yorkshire seat but admitted the results across the country were a "sobering verdict", and that he had called Sir Keir Starmer to congratulate him.

Omilana secured 160 votes in Richmond and Northallerton, with fellow satirical candidate Count Binface picking up 308 votes.

The education secretary, defence secretary, Commons leader and veterans minister have all lost their seats

In order, that's Gillian Keegan, Grant Shapps, Penny Mordaunt and Johnny Mercer.

RESULT: Penny Mordaunt loses Portsmouth North seat to Labour

She was on our screens a lot for the televised debates, and made headlines for carrying a big sword for the King's coronation, but Penny Mordaunt is out, with Labour's Amanda Martin winning with 14,495 votes compared to 13,715 votes for Mordaunt.

In her speech, Mordaunt conceded the Conservatives had "taken a battering".

RESULT: Green Party co-leader Carla Denyer beats Thangam Debbonaire in Bristol

Denyer becomes the new Bristol Central MP after getting 24,539 votes, compared to Labour candidate and shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire who finished second with 14,132 votes.

RESULT: Suella Braverman holds Farnham and says 'sorry' to voters

In her speech after clinging onto her seat, Suella Braverman addressed the national picture for the Conservative Party and said 'sorry'.

"I'm sorry that my party didn't listen to you. The Conservative Party has let you down."

"We need to listen to you, and you have spoken to us very clearly," she said.

RESULT: Shadow paymaster general Jonathan Ashworth loses seat to independent

He could have been the new paymaster general if he won the seat and Labour form the new government, but in a shock defeat for Sir Keir Starmer's party, the candidate for Leicester South lost to an independent.

Shockat Adam, who has been vocal in his support of Gaza and Palestine, won the seat with 14,739 votes compared to Ashworth's 13,760 votes.

RESULT: Nigel Farage becomes Reform MP on eighth attempt

After eight attempts at becoming an MP, Nigel Farage has finally been elected to parliament with more than 20,000 votes.

In his victory speech, he outlined his plans for a "mass national movement" and declared Reform UK was now "coming for Labour".

RESULT: Jeremy Corbyn holds Islington North seat following Labour deselection

He won 24,120 votes as an independent candidate, compared to 16,873 voters for the Labour candidate.

Corbyn said the result was a "resounding message" from voters that "they want something better".

RESULT: Sir Iain Duncan Smith remains Tory MP

The seat was one to watch after Faiza Shaheen made headlines for losing out on standing on the Labour ticket. Both her and the actual Labour candidate - Shama Tatler - garnered some 12,000 votes each, compared to Smith's 17,281 votes.

RESULT: Grant Shapps ousted in Welwyn Hatfield by Labour

The defence secretary only gathered 16,078 votes, compared to Labour's Andrew Lewin who won with 19,877 votes.

In his concession speech, the former transport secretary claimed the party had "tried the patience of traditional Conservative voters", adding they had taken the view that "if you can't agree with each other, then we can't agree to vote for you".

RESULT: Keir Starmer holds Holborn and St Pancras

And if the exit poll is correct, he'll be our next prime minister in a matter of hours...

We're more than 10 per cent of the way through the results...

How are you holding up? Here's where things stand at present:

Labour: 63

Conservatives: 3

Liberal Democrats: 2

Reform: 1

584 seats are yet to be declared.

RESULTS: Labour's Angela Rayner and Emily Thornberry hold seats

If the exit poll is correct, then they'll be deputy prime minister and attorney general in the Labour government.

RESULT: Ed Davey holds Kingston and Surbiton

The Liberal Democrat leader said in his victory speech that he has "rather enjoyed this campaign" - in a reference to his many publicity stunts - but adds that the highlight was not the "paddle boarding or bungee jumping" but "speaking to people".

RESULT: George Galloway ousted as Rochdale MP in Labour gain

He was only elected to parliament as a Workers' Party MP in February, in a controversial by-election result which was criticised by Rishi Sunak in a speech from Downing Street.

Paul Waugh is the new MP for Labour.

Reactions pour in after Lee Anderson's win: 'I don't want to ever go to Ashfield'

Twitter hasn't reacted well to Lee Anderson becoming Reform UK's first MP, with one user claiming people are "absolutely allowed to judge people" who voted for him.

Another wrote that they "don't want to ever go to Ashfield", while a third commented those in Ashfield "shouldn't be allowed pointy scissors".

RESULT: Lee Anderson becomes first Reform UK MP

Lee Anderson, formerly a Conservative Party politician, has become Reform UK's first MP after winning in Ashfield with 17,062 votes.

In second place was the Labour candidate with 11,553 votes, followed by the Ashfield Independents candidate with 6,276 votes.

The Tory candidate finished fourth with 3,271 votes.

RESULTS ROUND-UP: Here's where things currently stand...

If we're being honest, we're struggling to keep up now as results are being declared every couple of minutes, so let's sum everything up with some easy numbers in terms of the current standing of the parties.

Labour: 25

Liberal Democrats:2

Conservatives: 1

All other parties currently have 0 MPs.

622 seats are yet to be declared.

RESULT: Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves re-elected

Another big name re-elected just now, with Labour's Rachel Reeves staying on as Leeds West MP for 18,976 votes.

The candidate, who - if the exit poll is correct - will become the first female chancellor this week, said it was a "huge honour and a privilege" to be returned to parliament, and declared "the British people have voted for change".

RESULT: Liberal Democrats take Harrogate and Knaresboorugh from Tories

Tom Gordon replaces Tory candidate Andrew Jones as MP for the constituency.

Whatever happens tonight, we won't see the last of Nigel Farage

The former Ukip leader announced last month that he would not only stand in the Essex seaside town of Clacton for Reform UK, but would also take over from Richard Tice as leader, staying in post for at least the next five years.

RESULT: Labour hold Cramlington and Killingworth

Labour and Co-Operative candidate Emma Foody is now the MP for the newly created constituency seat of Cramlington and Killingworth in Northumberland, winning with 22,274 votes.

A lot of the constituency takes from the seats such as the now abolished constituency of Blyth Valley (which had Conservative Ian Levy as its MP before the change) and North Tyneside (previously held by Labour's Mary Glindon).

Levy finished third tonight with 8,592 votes, with Labour in first place and Reform UK in second with 9,454 votes.

Nigel Farage claims 'not a single representative' of Reform UK has appeared on results coverage - except they have

In the last hour, the Reform UK leader has commented on his party's performance in the election, saying in a video posted to Twitter/X: "This is going to be six million votes plus. This, folks, is huge."

He also criticised the "almost comical" TV coverage of the results, claiming "there's not a single representative on there of Reform UK".

Except, as political commentator Matthew Stadlen has pointed out, his deputy David Bull has already appeared on the BBC tonight...

Nadine Dorries' appearance on Channel 4 is getting the meme treatment

Former culture secretary and Mid Bedfordshire MP Nadine Dorries is on Channel 4 tonight, joining a line-up of the likes of Emily Maitlis, Rory Stewart and Alastair Campbell in digesting the results as they come through.

And already, the coverage has seen Campbell clash with Dorries over the latter's support for Boris Johnson, with the former I'm A Celebrity contestant accusing the Rest is Politics podcaster of making a "sexist" comment.

And in another clash, Campbell corrected Dorries' use of "less" to "fewer".

Awkward.

Ousted MP Robert Buckland issues scathing words to Tories as he slams 'personal agendas'

Not long after losing his Swindon South seat, Robert Buckland went further in his brutal analysis of the Conservatives' projected results in comments to the BBC.

In his concession speech after Labour's Heidi Alexander was announced as his successor, Buckland said his party "has to make the right choice" between bringing people together and accepting politics as a "mere circus".

Then, speaking to the BBC, he issued more critical comments about some of the actions of his fellow Tories, saying he is "fed up of personal agendas".

Ouch.

RESULT: Labour oust former justice secretary Robert Buckland in Swindon

Labour have gained their first seat of the night in Swindon South, with Heidi Alexander becoming the new MP for the constituency and ousting ex-justice secretary Robert Buckland.

She received 21,676 votes, while Buckland trailed behind with 12,070 votes.

Alexander said in her victory speech that she would represent the "whole community" in her constituency, and hoped her Tory rival's "contribution to public life continues".

Buckland shared similar warm words in his concession speak, saying he wanted to "genuinely wish her well", thanking his family for their support and describing his time as the MP as the "opportunity of my life"

The turnout was 61.92 per cent.

What's all this about a supermajority?

Conservative Party leader and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak insisted he hadn’t “given up” on his party by warning of a Labour “supermajority” after polling day, but what exactly is that?

Borrowed from the US, it pertains to a majority vote of two-thirds - except the House of Commons doesn’t work like that.

Though if tonight's exit poll is accurate, then Labour certainly are set for a landslide result.

Who are some of the more unusual candidates standing for election?

Alongside seasoned regulars The Official Monster Raving Loony Party, this general election includes bizarre and satirical candidates such as Count Binface and YouTube prankster Niko Omilana (both standing in Rishi Sunak’s constituency of Richmond and Northallerton in Yorkshire), as well as a candidate for Brighton Pavilion who isn’t even an actual person.

While an actual human would attend Parliament and cast votes on its behalf, ‘AI Steve’ is artificial intelligence that wants constituents to propose and vote on policies, with the most popular ones championed by the chatbot as an MP.

Yes, really.

An awkward moment on the BBC's live coverage...

Steve Baker was one of the guests on the BBC's live election coverage not long after the election result was announced at 10pm, which not only projected a significant loss for his Conservative Party, but also stated that the Wycombe candidate has just a one per cent chance of keeping his seat.

And that was reported while he was in the studio - bit awkward.

Jake Brigstock has the story...

RESULT: Sunderland is the first to declare, beating Northumberland in election race

Shadow education secretary Bridget Phillipson has been re-elected as the Labour MP for Houghton and Sunderland South, in the first result from the 2024 general election which also saw Sunderland beat Blyth in Northumberland to be the first to announce.

They've defeated reigning Newcastle to share the results, which gave Phillipson a total of 18,837 votes with the Conservatives knocked down to third place (5,514) due to the Reform UK candidate (11,668).

The Liberal Democrats were next with 2,290 votes, and then the Green Party candidate came last with 1,723 votes.

The turnout was 51 per cent.

In her victory speech, Phillipson said: "The British people have chosen change. They have chosen Labour and they have chosen the leadership of Keir Starmer."

Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer thank party campaigners after exit poll

Both party leaders have posted thank you messages to social media in the past hour after a day of encouraging people to back their candidates.

Rishi Sunak wrote: "To the hundreds of Conservative candidates, thousands of volunteers and millions of voters:

"Thank you for your hard work, thank you for your support, and thank you for your vote."

Meanwhile Sir Keir Starmer tweeted: "To everyone who has campaigned for Labour in this election, to everyone who voted for us and put their trust in our changed Labour Party - thank you."

The results haven't come in yet, but the memes certainly have...

Social media users have reacted with memes and jubilation after the exit poll commissioned by the BBC, ITV and Sky News projected a Labour landslide with 410 seats, while the Tories are predicted to suffer a devastating slump to just 131 MPs.

Jake Brigstock has rounded up 16 of the very best memes emerging already...

Two results coming soon - the Newcastle and Sunderland race

Things will be pretty quiet for a while now, as most results will likely come through on Friday in the early hours, but two areas of England love to battle it out to be the first to declare: Newcastle and Sunderland.

Sunderland previously enjoyed a pretty lengthy stint as the first constituency to declare, claiming the prestigious title from 1992 to 2015, according to the BBC.

However, an upset came in 2017 when Newcastle secured a win with a gap of just nine minutes. They won again in 2019, so will 2024 be a hat trick?

We might not have to wait too long to find out, as last time around Sunderland called the seat for Labour at 11:27pm.