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.

Caroline Lucas: The most important politician the Green Party's ever had

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

Local Elections 2023: Use our interactive map for results in your area

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.

Could Penny Mordaunt become the next Prime Minister?

Tom Tugendhat, Suella Braverman, Penny Mordaunt and Jeremy Hunt all want the top job

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

ITV News Joel Hills explains if rising inflation is due to the way it's calculated or a resurgence in prices, as it has reached its highest level since March.

Inflation no longer burns white hot - but it's still glowing

ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston provides analysis on the government's refusal to pay compensation to Waspi women over state pensions.

Is the government's decision on Waspi women compensation brave or shortsighted?

 In France, the accused get the final word, so Ms Pelicot listened as dozens of men charged with her rape addressed the court. Chloe Keedy was there.

Gisele Pelicot's ex-husband praises her courage in coming forward 

Cycling topped the funding table for the LA Olympic and Paralympic cycle - with £30,125,000 – a million pounds increase and £10m more than Athletics.

UK Athletics given nearly £2m funding cut for LA 2028 Olympics 

The takeover has come with promises not to raid Royal Mail's pensions surplus and to maintain the universal service, ITV News' Joel Hills reports.

Takeover of Royal Mail cleared by Government in return for time-limited promises

Last week, it was revealed that an alleged Chinese spy became a "close" confidant of Andrew, but out of all elite British figures, why would China target him?

Why would China target non-working royal Prince Andrew?

Protesters, campaigning for more international involvement in the Syrian conflict, prepare to march to Whitehall, from Hyde Park Corner, London. 2015 credit PA

Despite celebrations over the end of Assad’s brutal regime, thousands of Syrians seeking asylum in the UK face an anxious wait to find out what happens next.

Syrians trapped in the UK asylum backlog face uncertain future

Videos have been shared on social media of Syrian factories containing a highly addictive drug. Captagon's said to have funded the Assad regime, but what is it?

Phil Hornby

Political Correspondent, ITV Meridian