Both Tendring MPs, Bernard Jenkin and Douglas Carswell, have been spotted at the count looking relaxed.
Though I suppose their seats aren't at stake...
Just over half-way now, 32 seats called out of 60, and Conservatives are in the lead... by my tally they hold 19 seats, needing 12 more for a majority, and a few more after that to have comfortable control.
A few big upsets, but more analysis later when the rush has died down!!
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