The Conservative Party has gained an overall majority, having won 326 seats. David Cameron has met with the Queen at Buckingham Palace with a view to forming a government, and is now speaking outside 10 Downing Street. Watch live below.
Results So Far:
Conservatives: 326
Labour: 230
Liberal Democrats: 8
SNP: 56
DUP: 8
UKIP: 1
- Counting continues but Conservatives have already won a majority with 326 seats.
- Ed Miliband resigned the Labour leadership at midday. Harriet Harmon will take over interim leadership.
- Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has resigned Lib Dem leadership.
- Nigel Farage has resigned from Ukip following defeat in Thanet South.
- A disastrous night for the Liberal Democrats saw Business Secretary Vince Cable lose his seat.
Results So Far:
Conservatives: 326
Labour: 230
Liberal Democrats: 8
SNP: 56
DUP: 8
UKIP: 1