First #GE2015 results come in…. Twitter explodes

The first results are rolling in, and so far the spoils belong to Labour.

Rapid counting in Houghton and Sunderland South means the seat was decided shortly before 11pm.

The results in full:

LAB 55.1%

UKIP 21.5%

CON 18.5%

GRN 2.8%

LIB 2.1%

Here’s how Twitter reacted….

Such a poor turnout in Houghton and Sunderland South though, 56.3% is dreadful.

— Juan del Fuertito (@JohnTHFC1993) May 7, 2015

Lib Dems fifth out of five in Houghton and Sunderland South. Deposit lost. Good start to the night. #GE2015

— David Lindsay (@davidaslindsay) May 7, 2015

Well done all at Houghton and Sunderland South for being once again the first vote declared.

— Northern Lights MCC (@nl_mcc) May 7, 2015

The first woman MP is elected, Bridget Phillipson in Houghton and Sunderland South. #GE2015 pic.twitter.com/Pka2NfMch7

— Fawcett Society (@fawcettsociety) May 7, 2015

Houghton and Sunderland South – swing from Lab to UKIP of 7% #GE2015

— Pia Talbot (@piatalbot) May 7, 2015