The Conservatives have taken a string of former Labour strongholds, with the party forecast to win the general election with a comfortable majority.
Leader Jeremy Corbyn said it was a "very disappointing night for the Labour Party" - and will resign.
Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson has lost her
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