General election 2015: Even the Conservatives couldn't quite hide their surprise at the outcome. Here are some key moments for party leaders following a night they will never forget...

Cancel the removal van: Conservative leader David Cameron struts proudly outside Number 10...

David Cameron (Getty)

Dejected: Nick Clegg announces his resignation following the Lib Dems' trouncing...

Nick Clegg

Surrender: Ed Miliband quickly followed suit after a bruising result...

Ed Miliband (Getty)

Time for a pint: Ukip's Nigel Farage wipes his eye as Conservative Craig Mackinlay claims the Thanet South constituency...

Nigel Farage (Getty)

Smiles all round: Scottish National Party's Nicola Sturgeon basks in the landslide victory north of the border... 

Nicola Sturgeon (Getty)

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