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European elections 2019: Key points at a glance European elections 2019: Key points at a glance
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A quick guide to the key points of the 2019 European Parliament elections in the UK.A quick guide to the key points of the 2019 European Parliament elections in the UK.
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The Brexit Party was the clear winner, but the Lib Dems and the Green Party also made significant gains.The Brexit Party was the clear winner, but the Lib Dems and the Green Party also made significant gains.
The Conservatives have come in fifth place, with less than 10% of the vote.The Conservatives have come in fifth place, with less than 10% of the vote.
Voting took place against a backdrop of paralysis at Westminster over Brexit, and BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said the two biggest parties - Conservatives and Labour - had been damaged by their various contortions on the issue.Voting took place against a backdrop of paralysis at Westminster over Brexit, and BBC political editor Laura Kuenssberg said the two biggest parties - Conservatives and Labour - had been damaged by their various contortions on the issue.
They were beaten by rivals - on both the Leave and Remain sides - who offered clarity while they have tried to find nuanced ways through, she added.They were beaten by rivals - on both the Leave and Remain sides - who offered clarity while they have tried to find nuanced ways through, she added.
Polling expert Sir John Curtice said the results demonstrated how polarised the country was on Brexit - and how evenly support is split between Remain and Leave.Polling expert Sir John Curtice said the results demonstrated how polarised the country was on Brexit - and how evenly support is split between Remain and Leave.
How have the parties performed?How have the parties performed?
England's resultsEngland's results
The Brexit Party was the biggest winner in England, with 26 MEPs elected. The party's leader, Nigel Farage, is once again an MEP in the South East.The Brexit Party was the biggest winner in England, with 26 MEPs elected. The party's leader, Nigel Farage, is once again an MEP in the South East.
Some of the party's other well-known names were also successful. Annunziata Rees-Mogg, sister of Conservative MP Jacob, was elected in the East Midlands, while former Conservative Ann Widdecombe became an MEP for the South West.Some of the party's other well-known names were also successful. Annunziata Rees-Mogg, sister of Conservative MP Jacob, was elected in the East Midlands, while former Conservative Ann Widdecombe became an MEP for the South West.
In the West Midlands, the party took a third of the vote, it took three of the six seats in the Yorkshire and Humber region, two in the North East, another three in the North West and three in the East.In the West Midlands, the party took a third of the vote, it took three of the six seats in the Yorkshire and Humber region, two in the North East, another three in the North West and three in the East.
However, the Lib Dems - who campaigned on an anti-Brexit line - topped the poll in London, taking three out of the eight seats in the region. However, the Lib Dems topped the poll in London, taking three out of the eight seats in the region.
The result in WalesThe result in Wales
Wales has elected two MEPs from The Brexit Party, one from Plaid Cymru and one Labour. Wales has elected two MEPs from The Brexit Party, one from Plaid Cymru and one from Labour.
The Brexit Party topped the poll in 19 out of the 22 council areas.The Brexit Party topped the poll in 19 out of the 22 council areas.
BBC Wales political editor Felicity Evans said it had been an "extraordinarily bad" night for Welsh Labour - a party that has won every Wales-wide poll (except one) for a century.BBC Wales political editor Felicity Evans said it had been an "extraordinarily bad" night for Welsh Labour - a party that has won every Wales-wide poll (except one) for a century.
Scotland's resultScotland's result
Scotland is yet to formally declare, but the SNP is on course to increase its number of MEPs from two to three amid a collapse in support for Scottish Labour. The SNP comfortably topped the poll in the Euro elections in Scotland, amid a collapse in support for Scottish Labour.
BBC Scotland political reporter Philip Sim said that had been the big story of the night - Labour's utter collapse, leading to the loss of both of its seats. The SNP took 38% of the vote, increasing its number of seats from two to three.
He said it has been a good night for the SNP and a "decent night" for The Brexit Party, which improved on UKIP's previous performance in Scotland and looks set to take a seat. The Brexit Party were second with nearly 15% percent and one seat. The Liberal Democrats and Tories took one seat each. Labour came fifth and lost both the Euro seats they held.
BBC Scotland political reporter Philip Sim said it has been a good night for the SNP and a "decent night" for The Brexit Party, which improved on UKIP's previous performance in Scotland.
Northern Ireland's resultNorthern Ireland's result
Northern Ireland's count does not begin until Monday, with most results expected on Tuesday.Northern Ireland's count does not begin until Monday, with most results expected on Tuesday.
What about the rest of Europe?What about the rest of Europe?
The big centre-right and centre-left blocs in the European Parliament have lost their combined majority amid an increase in support for liberals, Greens and nationalists.The big centre-right and centre-left blocs in the European Parliament have lost their combined majority amid an increase in support for liberals, Greens and nationalists.
Populists gained ground in some countries but fell short of the very significant gains some had predicted.Populists gained ground in some countries but fell short of the very significant gains some had predicted.
In Germany, both major centrist parties - including Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats - suffered, while in France, President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance alliance was defeated by the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen.In Germany, both major centrist parties - including Angela Merkel's Christian Democrats - suffered, while in France, President Emmanuel Macron's Renaissance alliance was defeated by the far-right National Rally of Marine Le Pen.
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Anti-Brexit parties - those in favour of another referendum - collectively took about 40% of the vote, compared with 35% for the two parties in favour of leaving the EU without a deal.
TurnoutTurnout
Turnout in the UK was just below 37%. This is on course to be the second highest in any European election.Turnout in the UK was just below 37%. This is on course to be the second highest in any European election.
Places that voted most strongly to Remain in the referendum saw turnout increase more compared with the last election in 2014 than places which voted most heavily for Leave.Places that voted most strongly to Remain in the referendum saw turnout increase more compared with the last election in 2014 than places which voted most heavily for Leave.
In Europe, turnout was the highest for 20 years, at 51%.In Europe, turnout was the highest for 20 years, at 51%.
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