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Election results 2017: Young voters deliver Labour gains Election results 2017: England winners and losers
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Labour has defied expectations by taking dozens of seats in England, as the UK was left with a hung Parliament. As England faces the uncertainty of a hung Parliament, BBC News looks at the winners and losers of a dramatic night.
The Conservatives failed to make the widely predicted gains in Labour heartlands or benefit from the collapse of support for UKIP. Youth triumph
A high turnout among young voters boosted Labour's vote share, the National Union of Students said. Turnout among young people was significantly higher than in the past three general elections, according to the National Union of Students.
The Conservatives remain the largest party in England, but no party has an overall majority in the Commons. Although the NUS' claim has not been verified, those constituencies with the highest percentage of 18 to 24-year-olds also delivered some of the biggest rises for Labour.
Theresa May has met with the Queen and announced she will now form a Government with the support of Democratic Unionists.
She said she will form "a government that can provide certainty and lead Britain forward at this critical time for our country".
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Young voters
Turnout among young people was significantly higher than in the past three general elections, the NUS said.
The Labour Party performed strongly in areas with universities including Sheffield and Canterbury.The Labour Party performed strongly in areas with universities including Sheffield and Canterbury.
NUS president Malia Bouattia said: "We have seen the student vote play a key role in marginal seats across the UK."
The constituencies with the largest proportion of adults aged 18 to 24 also delivered some of the biggest rises in support for Labour.
In Headingley, Leeds, young voters told us how they played their part in toppling two Liberal Democrat MPs in favour of Labour candidates.In Headingley, Leeds, young voters told us how they played their part in toppling two Liberal Democrat MPs in favour of Labour candidates.
Elsi, 19, a midwifery student from Headingley voted Labour.Elsi, 19, a midwifery student from Headingley voted Labour.
"I'm an NHS student so that was a factor. Labour is very supportive of funding the NHS and supporting that. It wasn't just for my career but it was for helping other people too," she said."I'm an NHS student so that was a factor. Labour is very supportive of funding the NHS and supporting that. It wasn't just for my career but it was for helping other people too," she said.
Rashelle Thomas-Jarrett, 23, a healthcare student also from Headingley, said: "I thought if I did vote Labour there was more of a chance of getting Theresa May out.Rashelle Thomas-Jarrett, 23, a healthcare student also from Headingley, said: "I thought if I did vote Labour there was more of a chance of getting Theresa May out.
"I'm a healthcare student so the NHS is a massive thing for one. You just couldn't vote for a Conservative government for that reason.""I'm a healthcare student so the NHS is a massive thing for one. You just couldn't vote for a Conservative government for that reason."
Meanwhile, some students at Keele University in Staffordshire in say they were unable to vote after being told their "names were not on the list" at polling stations.Meanwhile, some students at Keele University in Staffordshire in say they were unable to vote after being told their "names were not on the list" at polling stations.
Winners and losers
In Sheffield Hallam, former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg was one of the highest-profile figures in England lose his seat, with Labour's Jared O Mara winning by more than 2,000 votes.In Sheffield Hallam, former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg was one of the highest-profile figures in England lose his seat, with Labour's Jared O Mara winning by more than 2,000 votes.
But fellow Liberal Democrat Sir Vince Cable regained the Twickenham seat he had lost to the Conservatives in 2015.But fellow Liberal Democrat Sir Vince Cable regained the Twickenham seat he had lost to the Conservatives in 2015.
Paul Nuttall, UKIP's leader, failed in his bid to win Boston and Skegness and subsequently stood down as head of the party.Paul Nuttall, UKIP's leader, failed in his bid to win Boston and Skegness and subsequently stood down as head of the party.
In the West Midlands, Sandwell councillor Preet Gill became the first ever female Sikh MP, holding Birmingham Edgbaston for Labour. She takes over from Gisela Stuart, who stood down after 20 years.In the West Midlands, Sandwell councillor Preet Gill became the first ever female Sikh MP, holding Birmingham Edgbaston for Labour. She takes over from Gisela Stuart, who stood down after 20 years.
A 26-year-old city councillor gained a seat in Stoke-on-Trent South for the Conservatives for the first time in more than 80 years. Jack Brereton unseated Labour's Rob Flello with a majority of 663.A 26-year-old city councillor gained a seat in Stoke-on-Trent South for the Conservatives for the first time in more than 80 years. Jack Brereton unseated Labour's Rob Flello with a majority of 663.
In was a close call for some seats with The Tories taking Richmond Park by just 45 votes. Zac Goldsmith was back in seven months after losing the seat.In was a close call for some seats with The Tories taking Richmond Park by just 45 votes. Zac Goldsmith was back in seven months after losing the seat.
In Dudley North, Labour's Ian Austin held on by a slender 22 votes while in Southampton Itchen, Conservative Royston Smith has a majority of 31.In Dudley North, Labour's Ian Austin held on by a slender 22 votes while in Southampton Itchen, Conservative Royston Smith has a majority of 31.
Are you a young person who voted in this election? Who did you vote for and why? Share your views and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.Are you a young person who voted in this election? Who did you vote for and why? Share your views and experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk.
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