This election was one for the history books – but how do previous votes compare?

The outcome wasn’t terribly different when Corbyn first became an MP in 1983

The early signs are that the left will fight to ensure Corbynism survives after Corbyn departs (Getty)

The good news for me is that I guessed the Conservatives would have a majority of 80. The bad news is that I was talking about Theresa May in 2017.

I did think Boris Johnson would get a majority of 50. “You were right,” a Corbyn ally called to say, generously. They expected a hung parliament.

When you’re a politician or adviser, it’s difficult to plan for the worst; you have to believe. A lot of now former MPs will also be hurting. It’s a rough trade.