Voters in Blackpool South have sent a direct message to Rishi Sunak: make way, let’s have a general election. Only Labour can get Britain's future back. pic.twitter.com/M1ZBKsins0

Change will only come if you vote for it. There’s still time to vote Labour today for the first step towards the change Britain needs. Let’s send the Tories a message, together.

Ben Houchen speaking to @skynews as Labour concede he has won - "If there's a change of government I'll work with anyone"

945am election overview: * The big picture is Tories losing large parts of Boris Johnson's 2019 electoral coalition * Evident in Blackpool South, Hartlepool, Rushmoore, posing the q where is Tory vote solid? * Expect big pressure on Reform UK to stand aside like Brexit party in…