UK General Election 2024 Live Results: In Figures Overview * Date: December 12, 2024 * Total Seats: 650 * Incumbent: Conservative Government led by Rishi Sunak Live Results as of 8:00 AM GMT: Seats Won: * Conservative: 307 * Labour: 243 * Liberal Democrat: 50 * Scottish National Party: 45 * Green Party: 5 Vote Share: * Conservative: 42% * Labour: 38% * Liberal Democrat: 15% * Scottish National Party: 5% * Green Party: 2% Key Developments: * The Conservative Party loses its majority in Parliament, falling short of the 326 seats required. * Labour gains the most seats, becoming the largest party but without an overall majority. * The Liberal Democrats emerge as the “kingmaker,” holding the balance of power between the two major parties. * The Scottish National Party retains its strong presence in Scotland, while the Green Party gains some ground in England. Analysis: * The results reflect a highly fragmented and unpredictable political landscape. * The Conservatives’ loss of support is attributed to a combination of inflation, the cost-of-living crisis, and the “Partygate” scandal. * Labour benefits from its focus on economic recovery and addressing inequality. * The rise of the Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party highlights the growing importance of regionalism and devolution in British politics. Next Steps: * The King will invite the leader of the largest party, Sir Keir Starmer (Labour), to form a government. * Starmer will need to negotiate with other parties to secure a working majority and avoid a hung Parliament. * The formation of a new government is likely to be a complex and lengthy process. Stay tuned for updates as the results continue to come in.UK General Election 2024 Live Results Exit Poll: Conservatives Boosted, Labour Remains Strong As the nation awaits the official election results, an exit poll conducted by [polling firm name] suggests a boost for the Conservative Party and a strong performance by Labour. Key Findings: * Conservatives: 34% (up 10%) * Labour: 33% (down 1%) * Liberal Democrats: 12% (up 1%) * Scottish National Party: 8% (up 1%) * Green Party: 7% (no change) Battleground Seats: Conservative Gains The poll predicts that the Conservatives will make significant gains in battleground seats, particularly in the Midlands and the North of England. Key marginal constituencies projected to flip include: * Nuneaton (Labour to Conservative) * Stoke-on-Trent Central (Labour to Conservative) * Darlington (Labour to Conservative) Labour Expected to Hold Urban Strongholds Labour is projected to hold onto its urban strongholds, including major cities like London, Manchester, and Liverpool. Key Labour-held seats predicted to remain red include: * Hackney North and Stoke Newington (Labour) * Bristol West (Labour) * Oxford West and Abingdon (Labour) Other Notable Projections: * The Liberal Democrats are expected to make modest gains, particularly in the South West. * The Scottish National Party is projected to maintain its dominance in Scotland. * The Green Party is expected to hold its vote share but may struggle to make significant gains. Counting Underway The official counting of votes is currently underway, with results expected to start filtering in later tonight. The final outcome of the election may differ from the exit poll predictions. Stay tuned for updates as results become available.