Piers Morgan calls for accountability
Nigel Farage is expected to win the seat of Clacton-on-Sea and become an MP for the first time, according to Piers Morgan. The Reform UK leader is on course to secure 13 seats, placing his party behind Labour and the Tories but ahead of the SNP.
Piers Morgan on the election results
Exit polls suggest a massive Labour landslide of 410 seats, leading Piers Morgan to describe it as a 'political and social earthquake'. He emphasized the need for accountability for Farage, stating that there's no place for him to hide anymore.
Trevor Kavanagh's take on Farage's potential impact
Trevor Kavanagh suggested that Nigel Farage could "run rampage" in Parliament and use his platform to leverage his position. He believes Farage's charisma could overshadow the next Tory leader and have a significant impact in the political landscape.
Nigel Farage's response
After the exit polls, Nigel Farage expressed his excitement, calling it a massive first step for his movement. He described it as a way to represent ordinary people and the silent majority.
Labour's landslide victory and Conservative Party's setback
The exit poll predicts Labour to secure 410 seats, a significant increase from 2019, while the Tories are expected to have only 131 MPs, down from Boris Johnson's previous majority. Piers Morgan labeled the results as a political and social earthquake, emphasizing the pressure on Keir Starmer to deliver on the electorate's faith.