General Election 2015

Full coverage of General Election 2015 results night, followed by results of city and borough elections and Copeland mayor vote

AT A GLANCE

RESULT: SUE HAYMAN, LABOUR, WINS IN WORKINGTON
RESULT: RORY STEWART, CONSERVATIVE, RETAINS PENRITH AND THE BORDER
RESULT: JAMIE REED RETAINS COPELAND FOR LABOUR
RESULT: JOHN STEVENSON WINS CARLISLE FOR CONSERVATIVES
RESULT: Tim Farron wins Westmorland and Lonsdale for Lib Dems

3rd & 7 37yd

Farage QUITS as leader of Ukip #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 10:25:20 AM
Farage has gone. That was the Ukip that was. #elecs2015

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 10:26:21 AM
In Whitehaven parish elections, D Elliott and J Forster (Hens) and R Gill (Sandwith) are the only candidates for their seats #elecs2015

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/8/2015 10:27:52 AM
Independent Nicky Cockburn, who is standing in Broughton and St Bridget's ward, is not hopeful about being re-elected. She's looking a bit disheartened by the table with the votes on for her ward.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:28:07 AM
Chris Whiteside says elected mayor spoiled ballot papers may "run into the thousands", some intentional, many not #elecs2015

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/8/2015 10:29:21 AM
Waiting for results at the last 4 CCC wards count #elecs2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEehfeTWoAAslGd.jpg

by Photos via twitter 5/8/2015 10:29:54 AM
Nigel Farage has resigned as UKIP leader - but says he might stand for re-election in September after a summer off...

by Ian, News & Star 5/8/2015 10:32:02 AM
UKIP's Mark Jenkinson, standing for Seaton, says Nigel Farage pledged to stand down so his resignation was not unexpected, but he's not worried about the party's future as there's some "very good people waiting in the wings" and he'd put his money on Susan Evans.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:34:25 AM
And now Nick Clegg falls on his sword and resigns as Lib Dem leader #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 10:35:15 AM
Alan Smith, who is standing for the All Saints ward in Cockermouth, said: "After 20 years it gets no better for your heart rate and blood pressure. It's the same for all the candidates.
"After six weeks of hard work and focusing on this day, this is the release of all the tension when the results come out today."

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:36:56 AM
With Clegg quitting, are we about to see Tim Farron, who retained his Westmorland and Lonsdale seat last night, become leader of the Lib Dems? He wouldn't answer any questions on the subject last night.

by Ian, News & Star 5/8/2015 10:37:45 AM
Clegg: "Heartbreaking to see so many colleagues abruptly lose their seats due to forces entirely beyond their control.' Hmm...#elecs2015

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 10:38:43 AM
ALLERDALE RESULT: Clifton LABOUR, Phil Tibble, 541 votes. 64.04 per cent turn out.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:41:11 AM
Returning officer is meeting with candidates from Double Mills and Christ Church wards in the parish elections for Cockermouth now to discuss the error over ballot papers.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:44:37 AM
Don't forget, the details of #Cumbria 's MPs and how people voted is in a special edition of the @cumbnews - on the streets now. #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 10:44:59 AM
A dignified farewell speech from visibly crushed Nick Clegg. Now... who's next? #elecs2015

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 10:46:00 AM
Waiting patiently for the results at the count of the last four wards in the CCC elections #elecs2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEelaMUWgAAJ0HD.jpg

by Photos via twitter 5/8/2015 10:47:03 AM
Margaret Jackson standing for Christ Church in Allerdale borough elections. She isn't sure if she'll keep her seat. In fact, most of the candidates Sarah and Liam have spoken to this morning aren't at all sure what way the cards are going to fall today.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:47:58 AM
Labour's Joan Ellis is hoping she'll benefit from Sam Standage stepping down in Cockermouth's Christ Church ward. She said: "We have run a good campaign in Cockermouth and had a lot of support and I'm hoping that's reflected in the voting."

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:53:01 AM
The General Election in 2 photos Tories nail it & it's painful for Labour #elecs2015 @newsandstar @CumbriaNewsPics http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEenmCYWMAM6FHn.jpg

by StuWalkerPhotos via twitter 5/8/2015 10:56:40 AM
Phil Tibble, left, who won the Clifton vote in Workington

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:58:42 AM
The crowd anxiously awaits the mayoral results - expected in the next hour #elecs2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEeoLwfW0AE99F2.jpg

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/8/2015 10:59:15 AM
A query at Workington's borough election count

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 10:59:55 AM
counters hard at work tallying the votes in Workington

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:00:35 AM
Clegg resigned. Conservative majority looming. Seems like a good result :) #GE2015 #elecs2015

by Will Sherwood via twitter 5/8/2015 11:03:39 AM
Candidates are being called forward from various wards in the A to E bracket to look over votes and do the vital last checks before declarations begin.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:06:01 AM
Peter Kendall, who has represented Flimby on the borough council for a while says he is fairly confident and thanked the people of the village for thier support over the years.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:12:10 AM
Miliband says this is "not the speech he wanted to give today" #elecs2015 Apologises to all those who lost their seats

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:13:44 AM
I've just arrived at the @EdenCouncil count in #Penrith . Results here as I get them. #elecs2015 http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CEer8i7WYAAnhea.jpg

by duncanbick via twitter 5/8/2015 11:15:39 AM
Miliband makes it a trio of resignations - he will go after VE Day at the Cenotaph. #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:15:57 AM
Harriet Harman will take over as caretaker Labour boss until a new leader is elected. #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:16:39 AM
Miliband quits, Balls out...two Eds better than one? #elecs2015

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 11:17:01 AM
Drawing a laugh, Miliband thanks the "most likely cult of the 21st Century - Milifandom" #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:17:25 AM
Liberal Democrat Wendy Scott said her initial response to Nick Clegg resigning was regret because he is an honourable man, but it wasn't unexpected. She would, however, like to see PR brought in in the future as a fairer system of voting.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:18:12 AM
Harriet Harman...Oh Gawd. Please, not on her pink bus #elecs2015

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 11:18:21 AM
Have to say, it's the most powerful and 'real' speech I've heard Miliband give. #elecs2015

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:20:27 AM
Short but sweet from Labour's #Carlisle candidate @MissleeCarlisle #elecs2015 twitter.com/MissleeCarlisl…

by EmilyJParsons via twitter 5/8/2015 11:21:55 AM
ALLERDALE RESULT: Broughton St Bridget's Nicky Cockburn, IND, 911 and Janet Farebrother, LAB 828.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:22:11 AM
ALLERDALE RESULT: Boltons Malcolm Grainger, CONS, 512.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:22:47 AM
Thankyou so much to all those who voted for me in Carlisle yesterday. The fight for the many goes on. #LabourFamily xx

by misslee72 via twitter 5/8/2015 11:23:55 AM
ALLERDALE RESULT: Dalton CONS Colin Sharpe, 510, turnout 75.19 per cent

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:24:07 AM
Decidedly mixed night for Sherriff sisters. While @MissleeCarlisle couldn’t take Carlisle, sister @paulasherriff won in Dewsbury.

by Richard Moss via twitter 5/8/2015 11:24:34 AM
What did Labour learn from #elecs2015 ? The value of so-called celebrity backing - Brand, Coogan, Izzard etc - zilch. Nada. Niente

by AnnePickles via twitter 5/8/2015 11:26:54 AM
There appears to be a second count but no word on who has been eliminated in the first round #elecs2015

by Whitehaven News via twitter 5/8/2015 11:30:34 AM
ALLERDALE RESULT: Crummock CONS Anthony Annison, 636.

by nicole.regan 5/8/2015 11:31:24 AM