Election front pages: What the newspapers are saying about Tory election victory
When the exit poll dropped on Thursday night it predicted Boris Johnson would be returned to Downing Street with a large Conservative majority.
The poll predicted the Conservatives would end up with a working majority of almost 50 seats, 368, whereas Labour could sink below 200 seats for the first time since the 1930s.
Results through the night since then are making good on that forecast, with a host of Labour strongholds in the north and midlands falling to the Tories.
An early shock result - and harbinger of things to come - was Blyth Valley, where the Conservatives overturned an almost 8,000 majority to end Labour's almost unbroken dominance of the seat since 1950.
Most of the UK newspapers went to print not long after the exit poll was released an they all lead on its forecast of a robust Tory majority.
The Telegraph
The Telegraph leads with an image of Mr Johnson doting on his rescue Jack Russell as he went to the polling station Thursday. The paper reports his likely majority will see the Government prioritising leaving the EU by the January deadline
The Daily Mail
The Daily Mail strikes a triumphant tone, telling readers to 'rejoice' at the prospect of a 'thumping' Conservative majority. The paper notes that of the forecast comes true it would be the biggest Tory majority since 1987.
The Sun
The Sun make a rather explicit point in outlining Mr Johnson's victory.
Guardian
The Guardian points towards an overwhelming victory for the Conservatives, with the masthead looking decidedly blue.
The Times
Boris Johnson with Dilyn looking cheery after voting in Westminster. Again, the exit poll points towards a huge victory.
Express
The Express say that a win for Boris Johnson is a win for Brexit, and now Britain will leave the EU without further dither or delay.
Mirror
The Mirror strikes a sombre tone, warning their readers of trouble ahead. They predict the worst Labour result since 1935, and they could well be right.
i Paper
With a huge majority, Boris Johnson has been "unleashed" and can move the country forwards in the direction of his choosing, says The i.
Star
The Star picks on Diane Abbott's footwear for their picture, but label Boris Johnson as the 'Clown Prince'.
