It was a stormy night in politics - and a stormy night in the skies above Kent.

This video was captured by Danny Lowman in Parkwood, Rainham, as lightning lit up the night sky.

The storm had an impact on the election as TV coverage at the Maidstone count was wiped out.

Watch: Lightning over Parkwood in Rainham

And these stunning pictures were captured in Sittingbourne.

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