UK Election Vote Count (CR)
Votes being counted as exit poll suggests Conservatives face historic defeat
By AP News
Published - Jul 04, 2024, 08:00 PM ET
Last Updated - Jul 04, 2024, 08:00 PM EDT
Newcastle, Sunderland, Blythe and Ashington, and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s constituency of Richmond and Northallerton began counting ballots after voting ended on Thursday evening. An exit poll released moments after voting closed indicated that Britain’s Labour Party is headed for a huge majority.