A series of world events, poor decisions and fatal gaffes conspired to see Rishi sunak lead the Tories to the worst electoral defeat in his party’s 346-year history

As the final ballots across the country are counted, The Independent runs you through what happens on Friday as power changes hands

Our writers weigh in on Labour’s first 100 days, a bruising night for the Tories and the surging smaller parties

Prankster Niko Omilana has got the moment he was craving, holding an “L” sign behind Rishi sunak as the prime minister held onto his Richmond and Northallerton seat. The YouTube star won just 160 votes in the North Yorkshire constituency, w ...

sunak concedes historic Conservative defeat in 2024 general election

Suella Braverman issued an apology to the public for the Conservative Party's performance over the last 14 years after securing a seat in the 2024 General Election. After winning the newly-created Fareham and Waterlooville constituency, Ms Braverman ...

Labour leader promises national renewal after Rishi sunak concedes defeat following dismal night for the Tories

Watch the moment Nigel Farage becomes an MP for the first time after winning a seat in Clacton. The Reform UK leader promised to do his "absolute best" after securing the seat during his eighth attempt to join parliament. Since retu ...

Keir Starmer’s party looks to be taking power with a large majority as voters punish Rishi sunak’s Conservatives

Lord Frost, Robert Buckland and Jacob Rees-Mogg are among senior Tories with scathing assessments of party leadership as exit poll predicts disasters

Chief political commentator John Rentoul is here to answer your burning questions on the biggest shocks and surprises; what the outcomes signify; and how the results will shape the future of British politics

Close sunak ally Liam Booth-Smith elevated to Lords while Keir Starmer nominates eight retiring MPs

Exit poll at 10pm BST to give indication of election outcome ahead of overnight vote counts

Rishi sunak and Sir Keir Starmer have visited their polling stations, as has former PM Boris Johnson

Is the PM expected to resign immediately if he loses his seat, and are there any circumstances in which he could remain in No 10?

After six long weeks of campaigning, voting day in the UK general election is here. But, do you think you know your party leaders? As voters head to the polls across the country on Thursday (4 July) , we are putting your knowledge to the test, as Th ...

Sir Ed Davey and his wife, Emily, visited a polling station in Surbiton on Thursday 4 July to vote in the general election. The Liberal Democrat leader said “It’s a beautiful day, I hope lots of people come out to vote” after casting h ...

A different poll found Rishi sunak would lose his North Yorkshire Richmond seat to Labour at the general election

Millions of voters are going to the polls on Thursday July 4 to choose a new Prime Minister

Millions of people across the UK are heading to polling stations to vote in a general election which opinion polls indicate will end 14 years of Conservative government. Rishi sunak, who has been prime minister since October 2022, is leading the Tor ...