Latest elections news from across EU member states, including the UK which is taking part after Brexit negotiations stalledEU election live results 2019: across EuropeWhat the UK pollsters are forecasting 9.05pm BST Nigel Farage, arguably the biggest attraction of the night, is anticipated to arrive at the Southampton Civic Centre shortly, where the results for the south-east of England are being counted. Heīs likely to be in high spirits too: the Brexit Party has made spectacular gains since its launch in January and is likely to sweep the board here. 9.01pm BST Irelandīs Green party has surged in the European elections, clinching at least one and possibly three of Irelandīs 13 seats, according to an exit poll.The sudden crest in support for the Greens - also reflected in local elections - came amid growing anxiety in Ireland over climate change and biodiversity loss.I want to congratulate the Greens on a very good election. Itīs a very clear message from the public that they want us to do more on climate action - and weīve got that message. Thatīs going to require lots of changes on individual level, community level and Govt level. 9.00pm BST Gosh Tory source saying looks like party about to lose all MEPs apart from maybe one in south east tonight in #EuropeanElection2019 . Almost total wipe out. Lib Dem source believe party will take two seats in North West and one in West Midlands. So itīs not just stereotypical `remain areas` where the party is picking up support. 8.50pm BST In Romania, the ruling PSD - ostensibly a social democrat party but increasingly populist - seems to have taken a drubbing at the polls, gaining just 25.8% according to an exit poll just published. The National Liberal Party was also on 25.8% while USR PLUS, a new coalition of liberals, was on 23.9%, which will be seen as an impressive showing if the results bear out the exit poll. A liberal-tinged diaspora vote not included in the exit poll may swing things further. The turnout was a ...
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