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' James Mates examines the future for Syrians both within the country and abroad, plus the possibility of peace and stability in the war-torn region.

Is this the end of Syria’s long nightmare? 

These 12 cons are expected to earn criminals more than £200m in the UK alone this year. 

12 Cons of Christmas - warning as AI delivers hefty bonus for criminals

ITV News has obtained footage which appears to show the movements of Pankaj Lamba after he was accused of strangling his wife, Harshita Brella.

Harshita Brella: CCTV appears to show husband's last movements before body found

Sara Sharif was subjected to cruelty on a scale hard to imagine and a child protection system that failed her, writes Social Affairs Correspondent Sarah Corker.

Sara Sharif: Failing system stuck on repeat with devastating consequences

When young photographer, Liz Hatton, who met the Princess of Wales, died last month, her family were adamant that her life would be celebrated with a party.

A party not a funeral: The young photographer who inspired a princess remembered

ITV News' Asia Correspondent Debi Edward reports on the continued fallout a week on from South Korea's short-lived martial law.

Dramatic fallout from South Korean president's short-lived martial law continues

As the government announces its proposals for public sector pay rises, ITV News' Political Editor Robert Peston looks at why teachers are unhappy with the deal.

Why unions are unsatisfied with government's latest teacher pay rise proposal

ITV News' Anushka Asthana looks at the underlying issues that led to Birmingham City Council's equal pay scandal 

Phil Hornby

Political Correspondent, ITV Meridian