UK European Parliament seats in full: Brexit Party and Liberal Democrats win big in EU elections 2019 as Tories and Labour suffer miserable night

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The Brexit Party and Liberal Democrats have been the big winners in the UK's European elections on a disastrous night for the Tories.

On a dramatic night, the Conservative Party secured just 9.1 per cent of the vote - their worst ever national election share.

Labour also suffered a terrible night, finishing on 14.1 per cent, as voters split between the clear alternatives offered by Nigel Farage's party and the pro-EU Lib Dems.

Just four Conservatives were elected in England, Scotland and Wales, while the Brexit Party had 29 seats, overtaking the 24 MEPs that Mr Farage's former party Ukip sent to the European Parliament in 2014.

The Lib Dems, reduced to just a single MEP in 2014, were on 16 after their best ever European results.

Labour had 10, halved from 20, and the Greens - who also enjoyed a boost from pro-EU voters - were on seven, up from three in 2014.

Prime Minister Theresa May said it was a "very disappointing night" for the Conservatives.

"Some excellent MEPs have lost their seats, some excellent candidates missed out. But Labour have also suffered big losses," she tweeted.

"It shows the importance of finding a Brexit deal, and I sincerely hope these results focus minds in Parliament."

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the result for the SNP, who won three seats, was "historic", adding: "Scotland has spoken - we are not for Brexit."

Results for Northern Ireland were expected later on Monday.

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