Sir Ed Davey has hailed the Liberal Democrats' 'historic result' after the party won more than 70 seats in the General Election.

Lib Dems dominate seats in the Thames Valley

For Labour, it's been an historic night. Swathes of the Meridian region, places which have only ever had a Tory MP, are Labour now.

Labour and Liberal Democrats make massive gains - the full picture

The exit poll is calculated by experts who use data on how a sample of people voted and then project it to work out what the result would be nationally.

ITV News Meridian's political correspondent reacts to exit poll results

The 62-year-old was elected as the MP for Brighton Pavilion in 2010, becoming the first Green Party candidate to be elected to the House of Commons.

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Use our interactive map to find out what the key results are in 2023's local elections.

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ITV News Meridian's Political Correspondent Phil Hornby has been looking at what's at stake in the south.

Local Elections: All eyes on the Meridian region

If Penny Mordaunt, the leader of the House reaches 100 nominations, she will a place on the ballot in the contest to become the next prime minister.

Why today is 'last chance' for unity candidate Penny Mordaunt

Penny Mordaunt arrives at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London for the announcement of the new Conservative party leader, who will become the next Prime Minister. Picture date: Monday September 5, 2022. Picture by: Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire/PA Images

She wowed the party behind the scenes at the Tory conference, especially the younger members.

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Could one of the south's MPs be the new Prime Minister?

ITV Meridian's Political Correspondent Phil Hornby reflects on the 2022 local election results across the region.

Conservative local election performance worse in south than anywhere in country

ITV News Meridian's Political Correspondent, Phil Hornby, analyses what the election results mean for the Conservative party.

Conservatives take a battering in the South as support for the party falters

A new podcast investigation exploring Daniel Hewitt’s award-winning investigation into the state of housing in the UK.

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As President Biden could be about to give Ukraine permission to use US missiles in Russia, could the UK be about to follow suit?

Could Starmer give Ukraine the green light to use UK missiles in Russia?

ITV News' Robert Peston writes from PM's plane that Starmer's top priority for G20 summit is to solidify support for Ukraine among world leaders.

Starmer wants world leaders to 'double down' on support for Ukraine

Sir Keir Starmer will have his first face-to-face, bilateral meeting with President Xi on Monday to establish "pragmatic" relations with China's leader.

Starmer wants 'pragmatic' relationship with China

ITV News' Political Correspondent Harry Horton looks at which MPs and minister have spoken on assisted dying and how they may vote on the issue.

Will ‘naughty’ cabinet ministers influence assisted dying vote?

ITV Weather Presenter Beck Mantin explains which parts of the UK are expecting snow this week as temperatures are predicted to drop.

Snow and ice weather warnings issued for parts of England, Scotland and Wales

Trump's latest nominees for his cabinet are proving highly controversial - and some may struggle to get through the Senate confirmation process.

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ITV News Business and Economics Editor Joel Hills spoke to Chancellor Rachel Reeves about the increasing challenge of boosting the UK's economic growth.

Phil Hornby

Political Correspondent, ITV Meridian