Inside Politics: A Brief Guide to Election Night

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Welcome to Inside Politics, your guide to the UK’s general election. As the polls close at 10:00 PM, we’ll provide you with a comprehensive overview of the key developments, trends, and results. In this newsletter, we’ll help you navigate the complex political landscape and make sense of the numbers.

Symptoms of the Universe

Before we dive into the results, let’s set the stage. Exit polls, jointly funded by UK broadcasters and Ipsos, will provide an initial indicator of the election’s outcome. Meanwhile, we’ll be tracking postal vote delays, recounts, and results from various constituencies.

Early Indicators

• 10:00 PM: Polls close, and Financial Times live blog coverage begins.
• 10:40 PM: Initial exit poll results released.
• 10:30 PM: First results from Newham and surrounding areas.

Headline Results

• 12:15 AM: Basildon and Billericay results expected.
• 1:00 AM: Rutherglen, Hamilton & Clyde Valley, and East Kilbride & Strathaven results.
• 2:30 AM: Rochdale, Holborn and St Pancras, and Vale of Glamorgan results.

Key Marginals

• 1:45 AM: Harrogate & Knaresborough result.
• 2:00 AM: North West Essex result.
• 2:30 AM: Cheltenham result.

Late-Night Showdown

• 3:00 AM: Key marginal results, including North East Somerset and Hanham.
• 3:30 AM: Brighton Pavilion and Lagan Valley results.

Early Morning Wrap-Up

• 4:00 AM: Ashfield, Montgomeryshire & Glyndwr, and North East Somerset and Hanham results.
• 4:30 AM: Earley & Woodley result.

Now Try This

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Top Stories Today

• No Stride in his step | Labour on course for historic landslide majority.
• Boris warns against a Labour ‘sledgehammer majority’ | Boris Johnson urges wavering Tory voters to stick with the party.
• Action needed on prisons within days | Jails in England and Wales at operational breaking point, requiring immediate action from a potential Labour government.
• Knife-edge seats could tip Tories from defeat to wipeout | The nationwide collapse of the once-solid Conservative vote means some 120 seats are now too close to call.

Live Poll Tracker

Visit the FT poll-tracker page to explore polling data by demographic, including age, gender, region, and more.

FAQs

Q: What is the exit poll, and how does it work?
A: The exit poll is a jointly funded effort by UK broadcasters and Ipsos to gather data from voters as they leave polling stations. The poll combines this data with historical voting trends to predict the election outcome.

Q: When will the results be announced?
A: Results will start trickling in around 10:40 PM, with the first batch from the North East. The Financial Times will provide live coverage throughout the night.

Q: How will I stay up to date with the latest developments?
A: The Financial Times will have comprehensive coverage on its website, including real-time updates, analysis, and commentary. Sign up for our newsletters to receive the latest information straight to your inbox.

Q: Who is behind the National Theatre’s "Mnemonic" revival?
A: The production is part of the National Theatre’s 2023 season, featuring Simon McBurney’s acclaimed play.

Author: www.ft.com

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