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UK general election 2017 live: Conservatives complete clean sweep in Dorset - but Labour make clear gains

  • 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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