In what has been a whirlwind 24 hours, Gordon Brown has resigned as both Prime Minister and leader of the Labour Party, with David Cameron now in Downing Street as his successor. The news will delight both those who desired the Conservatives' return to power, and those who wished to see a quick deal being made.
Mr Brown resigned just after 8 o'clock this evening, with Mr Cameron becoming Prime Minister after driving to Buckingham Palace and asking the Queen for permission to form a government. The Queen agreed, and David Cameron thus finds himself inside No. 10, with talks about the Liberal Democrat coalition still ongoing.
It is not quite clear which Lib Dem MPs will be offered which posts, but George Osborne's position as Chancellor of the Exchequer has been confirmed. In wake of Brown's resignation, another post has been filled: Harriet Harman is now the acting leader of the Labour Party.
So, there you have it.
A new Prime Minister.
How will David Cameron's premiership end? We have no idea: for now, it has only just started. He is not going it alone, but this news can only mean one thing: if he's going anywhere, it is to the top. And the Evening Stanners will be following his progress throughout. There will also be focus on the Labour leadership contest, which will presumably be held sooner than expected, and of course, Nick Clegg and Cleggmania won't go away just yet.
Thanks for reading throughout what has been the most captivating general election in living memory. Who knows what will happen? The likelihood is no-one, but it's going to be one heck of a ride.
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