- Huge shock as exit poll predicts hung parliament
- Conservatives would be the largest party but would not have an overall majority
- All Tory MPs in Dorset returned to seats
- Lib Dem Nick Clegg loses seat in Sheffield Hallam
- Conservative Chris Chope holds Christchurch
- Conservative Richard Drax holds South Dorset
- Conservative Desmond Swayne holds New Forest West
- Paul Nuttall has stepped down as UKIP leader with immediate effect
- Theresa May to visit Buckingham Palace at 12.30pm to seek permission from Queen to form government
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