The UK Election 2024 is in full swing, with live updates streaming in as the night progresses. At 10 pm, voting ends and the BBC, Sky, and ITV release the Ipsos exit poll. By 11 pm, constituencies in North East England are racing to complete counts, with results starting to come in from places like Blyth, Ashington, and Houghton.
As the night progresses, potential Tory losses in areas like Basildon and Billericay are expected, as Labour looks to regain red wall seats. Key races to watch include the redrawn Rutherglen, Leigh, Atherton, and Swindon North.
As the clock moves towards 2 am, the focus shifts to defending Tory seats in areas like North West Essex and Castle Point, while Labour aims to gain ground in Middlesbrough South and other key constituencies.
By 3 am, over 100 seats have announced results, with Labour looking to win back red wall seats and potentially unseating Tory cabinet ministers in areas like Cheltenham and Forest of Dean.
The morning hours bring more results, with potential losses for the Tories in places like Richmond and Northallerton, while Labour targets key areas like Uxbridge and South Ruislip.
As the final results trickle in by 6 am, it becomes clear that the outcome of the election could lead to a government transition if Labour wins. Chancellor Rishi Sunak is expected to resign, with Labour leader Keir Starmer likely to be invited to form a new government.
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