No matter the very final outcome, this has been a remarkable political evening, leaving Prime Minister Theresa May’s position in doubt, even as her Conservative party appears set to be the largest party in a hung parliament.
Latest results and updates from the BBC here
British election live results https://t.co/Svh8jQjMhV
— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 9, 2017
4.48am
BBC forecasts hung parliament, with 318 seats for Conservatives and 267 for Labour https://t.co/6KUZOvt6MT #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/HGjrzoHcBo
— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) June 9, 2017
“This is going to be an extraordinary election in which nobody is going to be happy with the result” – John Curtice #GE2017 #BBCElection pic.twitter.com/1H2W8cFtZR
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) June 9, 2017
Later front of @TheScotsman. #ge2017 pic.twitter.com/hnTuP6eB7d
— Frank O'Donnell (@fodonnell23) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/873023971351961601
"The only way to truly know if something is electable is to fight for it & vote for it." From Tuesday. https://t.co/JKVNvB6drD
— Gary Younge (@garyyounge) June 9, 2017
Whatever the final result, our positive campaign has changed politics for the better. pic.twitter.com/EHLta2rnIW
— Jeremy Corbyn (@jeremycorbyn) June 9, 2017
not sure how to explain this to our non-British followers pic.twitter.com/pjj4QXeaYs
— Guardian politics (@GdnPolitics) June 9, 2017
Big name losers so far: Alex Salmond, Nick Clegg, Angus Robertson, Ben Gummer, Gavin Barwell https://t.co/NxAxI2UbeN via @jamesrbuk
— Stuart Millar (@stuartmillar159) June 9, 2017
In the event of a hung parliament, it will be very difficult for Sinn Féin to justify continuing to abstain, if it results in Tory-DUP govt
— Siobhán Fenton (@SiobhanFenton) June 8, 2017
Results map on @BelTel website paints a stark post election picture, a real west/east divide #sobering pic.twitter.com/InAeSDijlF
— Rebecca Black (@RBlackPA) June 9, 2017
Politics is madder than I am. And I am officially mad.
— Isabel Hardman (@IsabelHardman) June 9, 2017
4.30am
In an astonishing shock, Alex Salmond has lost the Gordon constituency to the Tories #ElectionDay2017 https://t.co/Wzk8UKbHjY pic.twitter.com/5YHrjQ0tLU
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 9, 2017
Scottish independence is dead.
— Ian Dunt (@IanDunt) June 9, 2017
SNP still holding the 'we won the most seats' line. Don't see how this can hold. Been a very bad night for the party #ge17
— Peter Geoghegan @ democracyforsale.substack (@PeterKGeoghegan) June 9, 2017
Amazing that Tories can do so unexpectedly well in Scotland and so shockingly poorly in England
— Robert Peston (@Peston) June 9, 2017
Final results in Northern Ireland
DUP: 10 seats
Sinn Féin: 7
Independent: 1
UUP and SDLP wiped out— Siobhán Fenton (@SiobhanFenton) June 9, 2017
4.00am
An attempt to make sense of what is happening in the UK.https://t.co/VkTm1ZsEXk
— Peter Thal Larsen (@peter_tl) June 9, 2017
"Tonight is a disaster for Theresa May" – SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon on #GE2017 https://t.co/YMVJP13SGk #BBCElection pic.twitter.com/yokpj0GpPA
— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/dansabbagh/status/873002767715061760
I would have gotten away with it if it weren't for you pesky kids. #ScoobyDoo pic.twitter.com/SX4O5hJ0hl
— Mike Galsworthy (@mikegalsworthy) June 9, 2017
READ the key passage from Jeremy Corbyn's victory speech in which he called on Theresa May to RESIGN https://t.co/HmwGu57jnF pic.twitter.com/3K1TLUOvFr
— PoliticsHome (@politicshome) June 9, 2017
I think tonight confirms that a lot of the Ukip vote was based not so much on ideology or policy as on a desire to kick the establishment.
— Tom Freeman (@SnoozeInBrief) June 9, 2017
3.20am
Corbyn majority went up from 29k to 40k in Islington 😮
— Sunny Hundal (@sunny_hundal) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/spectatorindex/status/873000658101612545
Swing against Tories and towards Labour in Battersea a stunning 10%. London very very angry with @theresa_may and the government
— Robert Peston (@Peston) June 9, 2017
Theresa May impassive at Maidenhead count pic.twitter.com/TXcHQc9OYw
— John Rentoul (@JohnRentoul) June 9, 2017
Declaration coming in May's seat. Wonder if Elmo will win or the guy who;s dressed like a magic marker. pic.twitter.com/opE6YAhto7
— Joe Weisenthal (@TheStalwart) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/jimwaterson/status/873001391970807808
https://twitter.com/mckinneytweets/status/873001346521337856
3.00am
The latest @PA forecast at 3am: Conservatives one short of an overall majority. #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/OcaP0NrzNq
— Ian Jones (@ian_a_jones) June 9, 2017
Hung Parliament: Q&A guide to what happens if no-one wins the election https://t.co/0r1ydkvPQ9
— Gareth Gordon (@BBCGarethG) June 9, 2017
No sympathy for Theresa May. None. Zero. A cynical opportunist, a charlatan, who whipped up bigotry and fear. An all-round disgrace.
— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/IRLPatricia/status/872995562534129664
Boris Johnson is his own party pic.twitter.com/xI2viVlR51
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) June 9, 2017
2.45am
The BBC exit poll estimates have now been updated to a forecast of 322 seats for the Conservatives https://t.co/mppBDAmH82 via @bpolitics pic.twitter.com/vAw4cxMoXP
— Zoe Schneeweiss (@ZSchneeweiss) June 9, 2017
The Conservative Scots could possibly save the Tories. That would be extraordinary…
— Lord Ashcroft (@LordAshcroft) June 9, 2017
Former Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg has lost his Sheffield Hallam seat to Labour
— Sky News Breaking (@SkyNewsBreak) June 9, 2017
Sinn Fein's Elisha McCallion gains Foyle, winning the seat from the SDLP's Mark Durkan by 169 votes #GE17https://t.co/W2BviOeRcR pic.twitter.com/wFvhBeEAdG
— The Irish News (@irish_news) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/AntoFlynnser/status/872991108799836161
This election is a rejection of May and hard Brexit. A vote for one to go and the other to be revisited.
— ALASTAIR CAMPBELL (@campbellclaret) June 8, 2017
2.30am
Here's the average swing by constituent country. Conservatives making big gains in Scotland but losing ground to Labour in England & Wales. pic.twitter.com/jsv3x52kZw
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) June 9, 2017
If the SDLP are wiped out, because Sinn Féin don't take their seats, Northern Ireland may only have unionist MPs representing them
— Siobhán Fenton (@SiobhanFenton) June 9, 2017
Angus Robertson, head of SNP in Westminster, is gone. Lost to Conservatives.
— Kaya Burgess (@kayaburgess) June 9, 2017
Angus Robertson result is key point in this election story. The narrative has changed. Prospect of Indy Ref 2 has gone off the rails.
— Eamonn O'Neill (@EamonnONeill) June 9, 2017
The Tories are having a great night…
….in Scotland…
— Jim Pickard 🐋 (@PickardJE) June 9, 2017
Farage hits nail on head. Labour/Corbyn managed to pick up votes from "remainers" in London and "leavers" elsewhere. That's clever politics.
— John Cassidy (@JohnCassidy) June 9, 2017
If you call an early, unnecessary election and lose your majority you have to resign.
— stefanstern (@stefanstern) June 9, 2017
Nigel Farage hints he may return to politics https://t.co/4oFQXAX6V7 pic.twitter.com/s1WHeOCs9c
— Irish Independent (@Independent_ie) June 9, 2017
US friends who enjoy UK politics. Listen on @bbc5live – with brilliant @ChrisMasonBBC @Emmabarnett and @StephenNolan https://t.co/PS3IWOpt8T
— Rajini Vaidyanathan (@BBCRajiniV) June 9, 2017
2.15am
Exit poll and real results now looking very much in line – on 100 seats. If so Tories on target for 314 -thereabouts pic.twitter.com/0THq2hnNDV
— emily m (@maitlis) June 9, 2017
Looking like winning post for forming a working majority could be 322 not 326 – if abstentionist SF end up taking 7 seats
— Mark Devenport (@markdevenport) June 9, 2017
Early reports suggest that 72% of 18-24s voted. Some people are surprised. We are not. #GenerationVote
— Malia Bouattia (@MaliaBouattia) June 9, 2017
Bonus column: It already looks absurd to press on with May's Brexit on May's timetable when her credibility is shot. https://t.co/GGGIv37hWW
— Rafael Behr (@rafaelbehr) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/davidallengreen/status/872984642101575680
Labour takes Battersea from the Tories. Well done @Marshadecordova !
— Asa Winstanley (@AsaWinstanley) June 9, 2017
Tories getting annihilated in London. 10%+ swings across the board
— Conor Bradley Fan Account (@DanKennett) June 9, 2017
Said this a few nights ago, but what a result for Corbyn. Laugh at May if you wish, but gotta give credit to Corbyn too imho.
— (((Harry Enten))) (@ForecasterEnten) June 9, 2017
The DUP is the most searched political party in the UK right now #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/6eMmSekO8H
— GoogleTrends (@GoogleTrends) June 9, 2017
Sterling stunned by UK election shock, stocks await more results https://t.co/g7kSIATKCl pic.twitter.com/eG2ZR55zzF
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 9, 2017
2.00am
Could a hung parliament make Jeremy Corbyn prime minister? @GeorgeWParker says it will be difficult https://t.co/SaVZ9CAeeg
— Tony Tassell (@TonyTassell) June 9, 2017
The number that matters for the Tories: 310. At that point, a DUP deal is doable. Below it, it ain't. https://t.co/Hhun4Hhs8c
— Stephen Bush (@stephenkb) June 9, 2017
Seems that the electorate has decided that no Tory government is better than a bad Tory government. #exitpoll #bbcelection
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) June 8, 2017
Tories are now distancing themselves from Theresa May https://t.co/mOhFjFSkWE
— The Independent (@Independent) June 9, 2017
Ukip set to win 0 MPs https://t.co/8g06QFgN8L
— The Independent (@Independent) June 9, 2017
As we approach #UKElection2017, never forget that time Donald Trump accidentally RTed a photo of Jeremy Corbyn https://t.co/WUsd7xOxRX pic.twitter.com/vcmAv2YYAw
— Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) June 7, 2017
1.40am
BREAKING – Corbyn now favourite to be next PM
Corbyn 11/8
May 13/8
Johnson 8/1— John Etheridge (@JohnSunCricket) June 9, 2017
What is happening? Possibly one of the biggest upsets in British political history #GE2017 https://t.co/zxyW5ySTUR
— The Independent (@Independent) June 9, 2017
CCHQ now fear a total clear out of Tory MPs from London is now possible. Source: "London is looking horrible". Revenge of the Remainers.
— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) June 9, 2017
I know a grand coalition is madness but everything is now. This is a horribly divided country so it's not the worst idea.
— Philip Collins (@PhilipJCollins1) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/SimonNRicketts/status/872789989511319552
As a non-regular SNP voter, very pleased to see @MhairiBlack returned. Congrats.
— Oisín Murphy-Lawless aka @bikesnbukes@mastodon.ie (@BikesNBukes) June 9, 2017
Pounded: sterling accelerates losses, falling 1.85% against the dollar to below its post-exit poll low #ge2017 https://t.co/sm8GIAKFdB pic.twitter.com/1ueBXnNbG2
— FT Breaking News (@ftbreakingnews) June 9, 2017
Robert Shrimsley: Theresa May suffers a defeat of her own making https://t.co/E1TLlYyrgK pic.twitter.com/9EiUazeo77
— Financial Times (@FT) June 9, 2017
Tory insiders now saying that they've lost every marginal constituency that Theresa May has visited #BBCelection
— FrankThomas (@FrankThomas27) June 9, 2017
When u quit parliament to edit the local free sheet because u think ur frontbench career is over and then u see the exit poll pic.twitter.com/EmNbqDsRUv
— Godspeed You Black Tamperer (ft Maya) (@twlldun) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/AntoFlynnser/status/872975104694734848
1.25am
First edition front page: Mayhem pic.twitter.com/TJrCOxwAjM
— Sun Politics (@SunPolitics) June 8, 2017
Tooting: Labour HOLD. What an honour to campaign for the incredible @DrRosena and her amazing team. 💪 pic.twitter.com/pA879RNjC6
— Owen Jones (@OwenJones84) June 9, 2017
Senior Tories have now crunched their own numbers, and are convinced the exit poll is wrong. "It simply just doesn’t add up" #GE2017
— Tom Newton Dunn (@tnewtondunn) June 8, 2017
In every Northern Ireland seat so far, turnout is close to March 2017 Assembly election, and more than any Westminster election since 2001.
— 𝙉𝙞𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙨 𝙒𝙝𝙮𝙩𝙚 🇪🇺 🇧🇪 (@nwbrux) June 8, 2017
Some analysts' models now predicting a very narrow majority for the Conservatives. Pound still gyrating after almost reaching a new low. pic.twitter.com/4Lbq0KGBGM
— Jon Sindreu (@jonsindreu) June 9, 2017
https://twitter.com/BestoftheMail/status/872972745071620096
UK election night – in pictures https://t.co/jnlxIUNdo9
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 9, 2017
1.15am
Home Secretary Amber Rudd looks in danger of losing her seat in Hastings and Rye #Election2017 https://t.co/uKMa5DqDKs
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 9, 2017
First Labour GAIN- BOLTON WEST (from CON) https://t.co/DyZYH0yrqr
— Decision Desk HQ (@DecisionDeskHQ) June 9, 2017
Labour hold of Wrexham very bad for Tories' adding to majority. Was on my list of gains for Tories, although narrowly.
— Henry Olsen (@henryolsenEPPC) June 9, 2017
Labour gain Rutherglen & Hamilton West. This is big.
— Rob Johns (@robjohns75) June 9, 2017
Could be messy for the United Kingdom in the years ahead. One mess risks following another. Price to be paid for lack of true leadership.
— Carl Bildt (@carlbildt) June 8, 2017
In 2015 much talk about DUP being 'kingmakers'. If hung parliament happens and they get 10 seats tonight could they get the crown? #GE2017
— maurice fitzmaurice (@mofitzmaurice) June 9, 2017
If the exit poll is correct, I would suggest the English start getting to know their new overlords, the DUP. Meet Sammy, he's the fun one.
— Hugh Odling-Smee (@smeeho7) June 8, 2017
1am
https://twitter.com/nicolevIFG/status/872964436855750657
JUST IN: Labour hold closely fought seat of Darlington, was a key target for Conservatives. More key seats to watch: https://t.co/LlAh4NsElz pic.twitter.com/9IPfVPA3wF
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 8, 2017
Ukip vote splitting 50:50 Con: Lab or even in Lab favour is driving exit poll.
At beginning of campaign pollsters had 69% to Con. 5% to Lab
— Faisal Islam (@faisalislam) June 8, 2017
While result of election still unclear, @GerryAdamsSF declares victory in the sock contest. #2017Election pic.twitter.com/Ycdpkwn28f
— David Young (@DavidYoungPA) June 8, 2017
12.50am
Heard from very good source who was there that Rupert Murdoch stormed out of The Times Election Party after seeing the Exit Poll 😂 #Vote2017
— John Prescott (@johnprescott) June 8, 2017
This is Big news! https://t.co/zZ8WhqvkYS
— LucidTalk (@LucidTalk) June 8, 2017
Hearing @nick_clegg constituency of Sheffield Hallam is looking tight and may lose to Labour. Libdems confident about @timfarron seat tho
— Fatima Manji (@fatimamanji) June 8, 2017
.@YanisVaroufakis: The EU "want to punish Britain even if this means a mutually disadvantageous deal for the peoples of Europe." pic.twitter.com/upnFJwhUTW
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) June 8, 2017
It turns out that 'not as bad as Andrea Leadsom, Michael Gove, Stephen Crabb, Liam Fox and Boris Johnson' is still very, very bad.
— Tom Freeman (@SnoozeInBrief) May 22, 2017
https://twitter.com/AdornoMelbourne/status/872961953911586816
The internet may not be big enough for all the ironies of tonight https://t.co/T0FfmTxHa5
— Stuart Millar (@stuartmillar159) June 8, 2017
12.40am
Brexit may be over, Ukip warns https://t.co/tGo6t7kubg
— The Independent (@Independent) June 8, 2017
Full election result for #Nuneaton https://t.co/UT0I6J6Ydt #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/TlybwztlfR
— Sky News Elections (@skyelections) June 8, 2017
An SNP source: Angus Robertson's seat in Moray is now "too close to call".
— Jamie Ross (@JamieRoss7) June 8, 2017
Tonight's general election results will have a major impact on whether power-sharing returns to Northern Ireland
— Siobhán Fenton (@SiobhanFenton) June 8, 2017
. @GerryAdamsSF rules out Sinn Féin taking their seats in the case of a hung parliament #bbcelection #GE2017 https://t.co/MFavTQOFjq pic.twitter.com/VzC4WO6AWH
— BBC News NI (@BBCNewsNI) June 8, 2017
If the #ExitPolll is right, tomorrow's Daily Mail headline will be that the people are the "enemy of the people". #Election2017
— David Schneider (@davidschneider) June 8, 2017
12.30am
The turnout in Islington North at the 2017 General Election is 73.6
— Islington Council (@IslingtonBC) June 8, 2017
Bloody hell. Labour sources saying they are "very confident" in Ipswich. That's Tory Ben Gummer who wrote the Conservative manifesto …
— Kate McCann (@KateEMcCann) June 8, 2017
Amber Rudd recount likely – Sky sources #GE2017
— Kay Burley (@KayBurley) June 8, 2017
.@theresa_may Hey girl, are you British Rail? Cos you're getting publicly owned.
— Ben Davis (@bendavis_86) June 8, 2017
12.20am
https://twitter.com/realJohnVerley/status/872953177414434816
So, just in case, we need to agree.
Therexit?
Theresa Mexit?— Katie Martin (@katie_martin_fx) June 8, 2017
Who could replace Theresa May as Conservative leader?https://t.co/OeTbxenWb3
— Katie Martin (@katie_martin_fx) June 8, 2017
UK exit polls show @DulwichHamletFC will have as many seats in parliament as @UKIP
— Keith Olbermann⌚️ (@KeithOlbermann) June 8, 2017
Everyone's joking about who is going to tell Brenda from Bristol about the election results https://t.co/wq0PZbV7Wt
— The Independent (@Independent) June 8, 2017
12.10am FRIDAY
If the exit polls are right Britain is more polarised than ever in my life time. REALLY time now for the centre to get its act together.
— Paddy Ashdown (@paddyashdown) June 8, 2017
Conservative HQ about now….#GeneralElection17 pic.twitter.com/sxyCGkTxY1
— Fr Dougal McGuire (@DougalMacGuire) June 8, 2017
Just ran out of the press room in Islington after hearing a massive cheer. It's not Corbyn, but the Monster Raving Loony Party pic.twitter.com/epgLTjhYUh
— Arj Singh (@singharj) June 8, 2017
Pound picks up from lows https://t.co/A1kOJdxq6E pic.twitter.com/2XYaiYdvv9
— FT Breaking News (@ftbreakingnews) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/kylie0250/status/872951891105378304
11.55pm
RESULTS:
NEWCASTLE EAST: LAB Hold; SWINDON NORTH CON Hold
Peter Kelner just admitted on BBC that if exit poll goes on being this inaccurate Tories could have majority over 40, even 80-100 #GE2017
— Allison Pearson (@AllisonPearson) June 8, 2017
Three declared, three female MPs. #GE2017 💖
— Siân, Helpful Mum® (@HelpfulMum) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/GeorgeReeves94/status/872948307328475136
https://twitter.com/BenjaminZand/status/872949461835821056
11.45pm
RESULT: Sunderland Central LAB HOLD
But… again better for Tories than suggested by exit poll, UKIP squeezed again.
If you're just joining us, Theresa May is either responsible for the biggest fail in election history or has won a landslide
— Stuart Millar (@stuartmillar159) June 8, 2017
So important to note that in first two seats Tories doing better than poll implies, because picking up disproportionate number of UKIP votes
— Robert Peston (@Peston) June 8, 2017
The new political Moore's Law suggests that the interval between each election will halve til we are having an election every hour.
— Jim Pickard 🐋 (@PickardJE) June 8, 2017
IF exit poll right… 2010 playbook suggests GBP selloff continues, says ING: pic.twitter.com/QSLN1675Tt
— John Authers (@johnauthers) June 8, 2017
Excitement at #laganvalley count as a spider is released along with ballots from a ballot box – situation emerging
Update- spider taken out— Jason Ashford (@jasonashford89) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/joshgreenman/status/872945798430019584
.@RachelSJohnson just told me her bro Jo Johnson texted her after shock exit poll:"Mayday" #ge2017 #mayday #BBCelection – no word from Boris pic.twitter.com/VCHQTERNZE
— Emma Barnett (@Emmabarnett) June 8, 2017
11.35pm
FT SECOND EDITION: May gamble on election set to backfire, according to exit polls #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/4Dya6tjfhj
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 8, 2017
Remember how Hillary had won at this stage and remain looked good …don't put the house on exit polls yet. #GE2017
— Michael Cairns (@Cairnspolitics) June 8, 2017
What the U.K. election results could mean for Brexit negotiations, from @kcalamur https://t.co/bFpw3bTb8B pic.twitter.com/PGxEdBUiT5
— The Atlantic: Ideas (@TheAtlIdeas) June 8, 2017
MAY OF THE DEAD pic.twitter.com/qGXV5Vv33U
— Jesse McLaren (@McJesse) June 8, 2017
Counting votes in the Guild Hall might be the most Cambridge thing I've ever heard. Unless every ballot box is delivered by bicycle.
— Jim Knight (@JimKnightTweets) June 8, 2017
The right-wing press has won every election for decades including the EU referendum. Is this their first major setback in modern times?
— Jim Pickard 🐋 (@PickardJE) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/Yair_Rosenberg/status/872946769193312257
11.25pm
MIRROR: Hanging by a thread #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/fXoBy5Yl8m
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 8, 2017
MAIL: Britain on a knife edge #tomorrowspaperstoday pic.twitter.com/JL0lZ1Rp87
— Neil Henderson (@hendopolis) June 8, 2017
Guardian front page, 10.30pm edition: Exit poll shock for May pic.twitter.com/SN6Q5utBYD
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 8, 2017
Regional polling showed the Tories doing better in the north east than nationally. Don't come to any conclusions just yet.
— Ben Walker (@BNHWalker) June 8, 2017
Tories did much better than the exit poll in Sunderland South. Added 5k votes.
— Sam Freedman (@Samfr) June 8, 2017
All to give herself a personal mandate. But still a big if. The night is yet young. https://t.co/GQtkFw8dci
— Carne Ross (@carneross) June 8, 2017
General Election predictor: Follow our live seat by seat forecast #ElectionDay2017 https://t.co/kbXeXmj3Hc pic.twitter.com/CJATKgpsZm
— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) June 8, 2017
Here Come Dat Bo[r]i[s] pic.twitter.com/GAed0z3jck
— Ben Jacobs (@Bencjacobs) June 8, 2017
Massive congrats to the Russians for spicing up this election as well. Gas bunch of lads.
— Colm Tobin (@colmtobin) June 8, 2017
11.10pm
Sunderland South: Lab Hold
Congratulations to 20k people in Sunderland South who thought Mail and Sun lies about Labour were bullshit
— Paul Mason (@paulmasonnews) June 8, 2017
If UK exit polls hold, would add to curse of @Messina2012 who is having a very bad run in Europe… https://t.co/tiDHrzPwHK
— Arash Massoudi (@ArashMassoudi) June 8, 2017
The problem is that Theresa May forgot to visit Wisconsinshire.
— Nate Silver (@NateSilver538) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/SophiaCannon/status/872937807739854848
11.00pm
First result: Newcastle Central
Chi Onwurah holds the seat for Labour – Majority 14,937.
UKIP down 11 percent – could be crucial across the country
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 8, 2017
First editions of UK papers make grim reading for #TheresaMay #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/sMeG07HGTQ
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) June 8, 2017
Hung parliament? What five different election outcomes will mean for Britain https://t.co/8JIQDdUT0q
— The Guardian (@guardian) June 8, 2017
Looks like Brit voters are too/ Sanders was Excited About Corbyn’s Anti-Austerity Campaign via @thenation https://t.co/hLKRfboDxM
— Katrina vandenHeuvel (@KatrinaNation) June 8, 2017
Theresa May is finished https://t.co/hFS4uqxtqi
— The Independent (@Independent) June 8, 2017
Wow. What an age differential…
Vote by age group (Sky Data on the day poll)
18-34
Lab 63%
Con 27%35-54
Lab 43%
Con 43%55+
Lab 23%
Con 59%— Sky Data (@SkyData) June 8, 2017
Curtice – exit poll rules out Tory landslide and Labour Party ending up as biggest party, still probably talking about Tory PM
— Laura Kuenssberg (@bbclaurak) June 8, 2017
'strong and stable' #ExitPoll pic.twitter.com/8dMt8OjyCT
— Curious (@myviewontopic) June 8, 2017
Oh, and bye-bye #Trump #StateVisit to the UK if you add today's events in Washington to @theresa_may's disgrace https://t.co/d88nLHhiBq
— Stryker McGuire (@StrykerMcGuire) June 8, 2017
10.45pm
JUST IN: BBC analysis shows 76 UK parliamentary seats are too close to call. #GE2017 updates here: https://t.co/RfVUl3QB02
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 8, 2017
This is the worst political miscalculation in modern British history.
Theresa May had a 20-point lead 30 days ago. #GE2017 https://t.co/mNva06CmW7
— Frank Luntz (@FrankLuntz) June 8, 2017
All systems are go. Full #ge2017 results will be here: https://t.co/erbzQiNBax pic.twitter.com/e732ZKA8yv
— Martin Stabe (@martinstabe) June 8, 2017
"Boy, oh boy are we all going to be hung drawn and quartered if this is wrong." -David Dimbleby on Exit Poll #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/TXpGypedtd
— Fraser Gray (@FJ_Gray) June 8, 2017
Is there a more beautiful sight in the world that the British establishment in full-blown panic mode?#GE2017
— James Doleman (@jamesdoleman) June 8, 2017
10.30pm
https://twitter.com/ShehabKhan/status/872927692852781059
Ed Balls: There will be a second election soon #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/KzJ2U6OtRd
— ITV News (@itvnews) June 8, 2017
Former UK finance minister Osborne says exit poll 'catastrophic' if true. More #GE2017 updates here: https://t.co/uJ088H7K5h pic.twitter.com/XyqWYD82wS
— Reuters (@Reuters) June 8, 2017
This caption kind of sums it up #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/rUqos69ir1
— TechnicallyRon (On all the platforms) (@TechnicallyRon) June 8, 2017
Based on exit poll projections @maitlis shows which Conservative seats are likely to turn Labour #GE2017 pic.twitter.com/FzeaLTmXLa
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) June 8, 2017
Pound unsurprisingly down heavily. Markets prefer right wing & hate hung parliaments. If exit poll true welcome to uncertainty land #GE2017
— Martin Lewis (@MartinSLewis) June 8, 2017
If the #GE2017 exit poll is right, Brexit negotiations will not be starting in 11 days…
— Alberto Nardelli (@AlbertoNardelli) June 8, 2017
https://twitter.com/jamesrbuk/status/872930623845015552
Taxi for May #GE2017
— Kevin Maguire (@Kevin_Maguire) June 8, 2017
10pm
UK #GE2017 exit poll projects:
Conservative 314
Labour 266
SNP 34
Lib Dem 14
Plaid 3
Green 1
UKIP 0
Other 18https://t.co/eXyXVSvVsB pic.twitter.com/dmG5fzFBOD— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) June 8, 2017
The #GE2017 exit poll forecasts the @Conservatives will be the largest party
Con: 314
Lab: 266
SNP: 34
Lib Dem: 14
UKIP: 0 pic.twitter.com/6Xuz45dSM9— Sky News (@SkyNews) June 8, 2017
Holy shit.
— Britain Elects (@BritainElects) June 8, 2017