Andrew Johnson, the Conservative candidate for Whitehaven and Workington, said: “The exit polls are out. There’s a clear prediction for the Conservatives. “It’s all to play for. As the night rolls on, we will see what the voters of Whitehaven and Workington really think.”

Chris Wills, the Liberal Democrat candidate, said: “Looking at the exit polls, it’s going to be a huge majority for Labour. “Whatever the result, all of us need to make sure people in this constituency are treated fairly in comparison to the rest of the UK.” #GeneralElection2024

Emma Williamson, deputy leader for Cumberland Council, is going for comfort (with customised Labour slippers!) She said: “I’m really excited about the future. Change is needed and change is coming. We are going to turn Cumbria red!”

There are 110 counting staff on duty

All the boxes have now arrived at Whitehaven Sports Centre #GeneralElection2024

David Surtees, Reform UK candidate, said: “I’m quite optimistic. I’m that type of guy. The glass is always half full. I’m looking forward to the results.” #GeneralElection2024

Jill Perry, the Green Party candidate for Whitehaven and Workington, said: “I’m disappointed the exit polls are predicting just two seats. We were hoping that we might get four. But two is better than one.” #GeneralElection2024

Turnout for Whitehaven and Workington was 42,002 (57.38%) The total number of eligible voters was 73,198. Turnout for Copeland at the last General Election was 69.21% and for Workington it was 68.9%. #GeneralElection2024

The Labour candidate for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, is yet to arrive at Whitehaven Sports Centre #GeneralElection2024

It’s gone very quiet in Whitehaven Sports Centre now counting is under way #GeneralElection2024

Labour candidate for Whitehaven and Workington Josh MacAlister has arrived at Whitehaven Sports Centre but is not yet making a statement to the media. #GeneralElection2024

Provisional result is in for Whitehaven and Workington #GeneralElection2024

The Whitehaven and Workington candidates are lined up ready

BREAKING: Josh MacAlister has been elected as the first MP for the new Whitehaven and Workington constituency #GeneralElection2024

Josh MacAlister (Labour) 22,173 Andrew Johnson (Conservative) 8,455 Chris Wills (Liberal Democrat) 1,189 Jill Perry (Green Party) 1,207 David Surtees (Reform UK) 8,887

The newly elected MP for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, said: “We have fought right up to the finishing line and have not taken anything for granted. “It’s humbling to have a clear mandate to represent the community. I will do my best to do so for the next 4 years.”

Labour's Josh MacAlister elected as the first MP for the new Whitehaven and Workington constituency newsandstar.co.uk/news/24432259.… #GeneralElection2024

The family of John Hawkins, who chose to end his life at Dignitas last month after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease, say they support the assisted dying bill. Story: whitehavennews.co.uk/news/24653406.…

Love opening my notebook to find the cutest drawing 🤩 made me smile

Peaky Blinders movie being filmed in Cumbrian location ift.tt/IFcXBMV