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General Election: UK votes for hung Parliament as drama unfolds in the Black Country - as it happened

We brought you live updates and reaction as a dramatic night unfolded across the Black Country and Staffordshire and the UK voted for a hung Parliament.

By Harry Leather

Published Jun 8, 2017

Last updated Jun 9, 2017

Clockwise from top left: Eddie Hughes, left, celebrates winning in Walsall North with fellow Conservative Mike Bird; Theresa May delivers a shaky speech after winning her seat; Eleanor Smith smiles after winning Wolverhampton South West and Jeremy Corbyn salutes a successful night

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