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Tim Collins also conceded after midnight as boxes were still being opened in the North Down constituency

Watch: Tim Collins blames interest in 'hedges' for defeat

An Iraq War colonel has blamed people being more interested in "potholes and hedges" than international affairs after failing to secure victory in a Northern Ireland constituency.

UK Election 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Nigel Farage became an MP at his eighth attempt

Farage hails 'unbelievable' Reform result against Tories

Nigel Farage has won a UK parliamentary seat at his eighth attempt and hailed the prospect of a "huge" general election result for Reform UK.

UK Election 2024 • 06 Jul 24

Keir Starmer said the UK had voted decisively for change

New UK Prime Minister Starmer pledges to rebuild Britain

The UK's new Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to use his massive electoral majority to rebuild the country, saying he wanted to take the heat out of politics after years of upheaval and strife.

UK Election 2024 • 05 Jul 24

Sinn Féin emerges as largest party, Paisley loses seat

Coverage of UK election results and developments in Northern Ireland where there are several constituency battles.

Northern Ireland • 09 Jul 24

As it happened: Sunak concedes UK general election

Read updates as they happened in a UK election that saw a Labour landslide and a Conservative crash.

UK Elections • 05 Jul 24

The exit poll suggests that Labour's majority would be 170 (File image)

Exit poll suggests Labour on course for landslide victory

Britain's main opposition Labour party looks set for a landslide election win, exit polls have indicated, with Keir Starmer replacing Rishi Sunak as prime minister, ending 14 years of Conservative rule.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24

Alliance leader Naomi Long, her husband Michael and their dog Daisy, leave after casting their votes in the 2024 General Election at St Colmcille's Church in east Belfast

Race for votes over as race to count them under way

By the time most people are having breakfast, the Northern Ireland results should be complete. Eighteen of the candidates will enjoy theirs more than the others, writes Vincent Kearney.

UK Elections • 04 Jul 24

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UK Elections • 04 Jul 24

Live map: NI results constituency breakdown

Live map: Northern Ireland results constituency breakdown

UK Elections • 04 Jul 24

Polls suggest voters will punish the Tories, led by Rishi Sunak (L), and hand Labour, led by Keir Starmer (R), a landslide victory

Labour hopes for historic win as UK election vote ends

Britain has voted in a general election which an exit poll has predicted will hand the opposition Labour party a landslide win and end nearly a decade-and-a-half of Conservative rule.

UK Elections • 04 Jul 24

On the road through Britain as a 'political earthquake' looms

As voters heading to polling stations across the UK, Prime Time's Fran McNulty has been speaking to candidates and voters from Edinburgh to London about the key election issues

Prime Time • 04 Jul 24

A total of 136 candidates are standing in Northern Ireland's 18 constituencies

First election results expected in NI in early hours

Voting in the UK general election is entering its final hours in Northern Ireland where several constituency battles are too close to call.

Ulster • 05 Jul 24

Labour leader Keir Starmer has spent the campaign ensuring that no major offences are committed that would damage the party's lead in the polls

Die set to be cast for hopeful MPs in UK election

After weeks of polls, politicking and promises, the die will be cast for all those hoping to make it into the House of Commons as new or returning MPs.

UK • 04 Jul 24

Johnson's return to campaign may bring unwanted reminders

While Boris Johnson's return to the campaign trail has garnered headlines, it has also brought reminders which some in the Conservative Party might prefer to have forgotten, writes Fiona Mitchell.

Analysis and Comment • 06 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak called the general election six weeks ago

Sunak's troubled campaign: Things can only get worse

It is six weeks since a rain-soaked Rishi Sunak stood outside Downing Street and announced an early UK general election, however, it was not the start to a campaign that any prime minister would have wanted.

Analysis and Comment • 04 Jul 24

Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer will focus on their final messages on the final day of campaigning

Sunak ally says Labour on course for landslide win

The final day of campaigning is under way in the UK general election, with one of Rishi Sunak's most loyal cabinet allies saying Labour is likely to win "the largest majority any party has ever achieved."

UK • 04 Jul 24

UK election - Northern Ireland constituencies

This is a defining week for Northern Ireland politics

Politics • 04 Jul 24

Campaigners in Belfast protested against the Legacy Act last year

The controversial issue uniting NI's political parties

One issue unites all Northern Ireland's political parties as they battle for votes in the British general election being held on Thursday.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24

Ian Paisley has been the incumbent here since taking over from his father in 2010

North Antrim - A different test now for Paisley dynasty

This is a seat that has been synonymous with the Paisley name for decades. It is currently held by Ian Paisley, son of the former DUP leader, with a 12,000 majority.

Ulster • 03 Jul 24

Stephen Farry outpolled his DUP rival Alex Easton by just under 3,000 votes in the 2019 elections

North Down - Race for the lead in maverick constituency

As a constituency North Down has always been a maverick. Like most it's a mix; home to the well-heeled on the so-called Gold Coast with a sprinkling of large housing estates in its regional towns.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

Chris Hazzard has held the seat since he won it from former SDLP leader Margaret Ritchie in 2017 (file image)

South Down - Battle in nationalism at heart of Mournes

The majestic Mourne Mountains dominate this constituency. The incumbent Chris Hazzard is Sinn Féin's chosen candidate again. He'll be hoping it'll be an uphill battle for anyone hoping to wrest the seat from him.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

The Westminster seat for the Mid Ulster constituency has been in Sinn Féin's hands since 2013

Mid Ulster - A Sinn Féin certainty on leader's home turf

This is Michelle O'Neill's home patch, so as expected, it is a solid Sinn Féin area where they hold three of the five Stormont Assembly seats.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24

Mickey Brady has held the seat for Sinn Féin since 2015, but he is stepping down

Newry and Armagh - a new face is guaranteed

No matter the outcome of this contest there will be a new MP for the constituency.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24

The main challenger to John Finucane is DUP candidate Phillip Brett

North Belfast - Finucane the favourite to retain seat

Sinn Féin's John Finucane became the first nationalist to win the seat when he defeated the DUP's Nigel Dodds, who had held it for 18 years. It was a devastating blow for the DUP.

UK Election 2024 • 04 Jul 24

The DUP's Gregory Campbell could become the longest serving MP in Northern Ireland

East Londonderry - Outsider to record breaker?

Outgoing MP Gregory Campbell of the DUP is not from East Londonderry, to give the constituency he has represented since 2001 its official title.

Ulster • 04 Jul 24