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Are they calling it a terrorist attack?

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Yes, as of half an hour ago.

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Yeah, about an hour ago:

Initially “reports of a vehicle in collision with pedestrians”, c/w a stabbing and gunshots.

The stabbing is now officially declared as unrelated. Haven’t heard anything more about the declared gunshots.

All from the Metropolitan Police’s twitter account, bless 'em.

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(Sorry for duplication, @gadgetgirl)

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I just hope things get sorted out quickly. Ideally with the people responsible behind bars.

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Me too. We are pretty good at catching and arresting, even with armed response teams.
To be blunt, if at all possible, we want criminals to convict, not martyrs to the cause.

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Police summary. I trust this more than the politicians right now.
http://news.met.police.uk/news/london-bridge-incident-244604

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Just voted. After the Labour comeback in the last few weeks I don’t think the Green Party have a chance of winning in Oxford East, but I voted for Larry anyway.

I went past several polling stations coming back from a doctors appointment and there were queues, including my polling station. Maybe a high turnout in the Oxford seats? Also, the after work traffic jams started before 4:30. Usually they start at 5-5:30.

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I voted Lib Dem, although they don’t stand a chance here (safe Labour seat). As if to celebrate, the sun’s finally come out

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The ITV exit poll predicts a Conservative coalition/minority government. They’re also saying it’s too close to call.

ITV tend to be conservative leaning.

I’m still expecting the worse and hoping for the best, and I’m probably going to be awake all night.

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Just the Strong and Stable majority she needs for negotiating with Europe, then!

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If she loses the little majority she’s got, how soon before May’s ousted?

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And it begins.

Newcastle Upon Tyne Central is a Labour hold. A 2% gain from the Tories. Ukip’s share of vote down 11%.

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Does anyone really believe Boris doesn’t already have the knives out?

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Are these exit polls generally accurate, and if there is a hung parliament, who do you expect ends up as PM?

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I voted Labour in a Conservative constituency with only three candidates. Last time, UKIP stood and got more than 10% of the vote; sadly, I suspect the Tories will get most of those back, which would give them an absolute majority in this constituency.

As of now, two seats have declared, both for Labour: 100% success so far! I think I’ll quit while we’re ahead, and find a decent film to watch.

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They’re usually fairly accurate

Probably not Theresa May :laughing:

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Surprisingly, but not entirely, so. The biggest risk is the people who choose not to answer (or weren’t asked).

Here’s the FT’s graph of the last few elections’ Exit vs reality:

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Yep. We learned that with polls generally last time.
And by definition, exit polls also don’t count postal votes. That graph is still accurate, though, though that may be through luck more than anything…

I’m - I’m just waiting to see what happens. Either way, the odds of a drink or three tomorrow are high.
Let’s see if I can sleep in a bit.

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