The UKIP leader is expected to step down following his failure to win Thanet South.
National
Ed Miliband resigns as Labour leader
Miliband announced his resignation today after a crushing defeat for Labour.
Ed Balls loses Morley and Outwood in a terrible night for Labour
Former Labour Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls has lost his seat in Morley and Outwood after a full recount.
Conservative take Rochester and Strood - UKIP target seat
Tory defector Mark Reckless has lost out to his former party, seeing UKIP taking a loss in the Rochester and Strood.
Local
Dorset is officially all blue after election
Poole, Bournemouth West, Bournemouth East, Dorset West, Dorset South, Dorset North and Mid Dorset and North Poole have all elected MP from the Conservative party.
Conservative Simon Hoare holds North Dorset
The Conservative party maintain their seat for the North Dorset constituency, with Simon Hoare taking a definitive victory.
Robert Syms holds Poole for Conservatives
Robert Syms continues his hold on Poole for the Conservatives, receiveing 23,700 votes.
Michael Tomlinson takes Mid Dorset and North Poole
The former Liberal Democrat marginal has been won by Michael Tomlinson
