Stockton South Labour MP: 'I never expected to win'

One of the shock results of the night was the change of hands which took place between the Conservatives and Labour in Stockton South.

Seen as a key seat for a strong and stable government, Paul Williams, a local GP who has spent most of his career in the North East, took the seat from Tory James Wharton.

The GP, soon to be MP admitted he wasn't expecting to win:

The newly appointed Labour MP said he believes it was his party's pledge to make a better society that made the difference:

Speaking after a difficult night, former Stockton South MP, James Wharton said there are lessons to be learned:

ITV News Tyne Tees', Gregg Easteal reports on the moment the night became a nightmare for the Conservatives.