Majority in our poll say they are 'happy' with general election result

Nationally Boris Johnson’s Conservatives had a convincing win. Three out of four Northumberland MPs are now Conservatives. Labour held in Wansbeck, but with a significantly reduced share of the vote.

So we asked in out Facebook poll: “Are you happy with the outcome of the general election?” Unlike the election, it was quite close, with 54% of around 2,400 people saying yes, 46% no.

Sue Slator said: “Re-do this question in 12 months when Tories have made changes and see if result is the same.”

David Arthur Williams doesn’t like the voting system, saying: “First past the post should be thrown into to the rubbish bin of history.”

Simon Cooper said: “Many turned their back on everyone that needs help in society and on serious issues that need addressing. They voted for Brexit - there was nothing else in the manifesto. You now have to hold Johnson to account.”

James Ratcliffe said: “Wanted Brexit and didn't want to vote Conservative. I vote Labour, but I'm not voting for Corbyn. Our politicians are pathetic.”

Peter Morton said: “I bet a lot of the people complaining are those who didn’t bother to vote, but have expert advice about politics.”

Alan Knighting said: “The truth of the matter is that the Labour Party has suffered a catastrophic defeat and is at its lowest point since 1935. No matter how you try to juggle with figures and percentages the truth is there for all to see.”