Thread by @swardley

Do you know, in the busyness of today, I forget to congratulate the #Conservatives for a good win. Well done, obviously I would have preferred #Labour but that's democracy for you.

Beyond not winning, there are two things that I'm not happy with this election about - the loss of truth and integrity particularly through the use of outrage and misleading techniques. It does not bode well for the future. Elections should be about informed consent.

There was a real lack of a healthy debate, I have significant concerns with Boris and his bumbling act, there was also an awful lot of smear and innuendo.

However, there are a lot of very real problems out in society today and action is needed quickly ...

... I do hope the Conservatives try to be a bit more One Nation than their, quite frankly, devoid of any useful content manifesto.

You'll have to forgive me for not trusting them given I have no reason nor evidence to trust them on. Let us hope the wolves are more huskies.

In the meantime - drawbridge up, portcullis down - I will prepare for the worst. My apologies in advance if that does mean that I'll seem a bit heartless at times but family first until I know what sort of society we are building - if at all.

I am, of course, particularly disappointed for @laurafd ... I think Laura is an outstanding candidate. Naturally, hats off to @DamianCollins on the win and @SiBishop and @GeorginaTreloar for a good showing at the hustings.

I am sorry to see @joswinson lost her seat. There were many things I would disagree with Jo on but I thought the apology for austerity was a decent move.

Congratulations to @AmyCallaghanSNP. What a cracking night for the SNP.

Finally, @amshru - you came so close. Next time.

I am, of course, delighted to see that @SarahChampionMP retained the seat of Rotherham. Congratulations.