Was he ever favoured? How high is his seat ranked among the possible UKIP seats?
In one live update model, UKIP is tracking positively—now projected at three seats, with a possible high of five. http://electionforecast.co.uk/#
BBC Live Blog:
First recount of the night
Posted at 01:03
There is a recount in Bradford West where George Galloway has been fighting one of the most bitter campaigns in this election.
He was odds on favourite until tonight.
I pray I’m wrong, but its not looking good.
He has said he’ll resign if he loses. If he does - you can stick a fork in this country, we’re done.
Fifth in Putney—London burb—safe Conservative seat, conservatives slightly overperforming according to model, UKIP nearly doubling expectations, but still only about 5%.