The big name politicians who lost their seat in the General Election

IT was a dramatic night across the country as results poured in from the snap General Election.

And there were some big names amongst the casualties as seats changed hands.

Alex Salmond

Described as ‘the political earthquake of the night’ by STV’s Bernard Ponsonby, Alex Salmond’s defeat in Gordon was a huge shock.

The former First Minister’s constituency saw an increase in the Tory vote by 29%.

Very sorry that @AlexSalmond has lost his seat. A giant of our Party who has changed Scotland for the better. All good wishes Alex.

— John Swinney (@JohnSwinney) June 9, 2017

Angus Robertson

Another big SNP name, Angus Robertson, is no longer the MP for Moray.

The party’s deputy leader lost out to Conservative MSP and SFA referee Douglas Ross by just over 4000 votes.

Thanks for the kind messages from political friends & foes. It's been an honour to be MP for Moray for 16yrs and wish my successor well.

— Angus Robertson (@AngusRobertson) June 9, 2017

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh lost her Ochill and South Perthshire seat to the Conservatives.

SNP have lost their Westminster leader, chief whip, foreign affairs spokesman, international trade spokeswoman tonight #BBCElection

— Nick Eardley (@nickeardleybbc) June 9, 2017