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People up and down the country are pledging to donate to foodbanks in a desperate bid to help people in need after the Tories' general election win.

The Trussell Trust told Mirror Online that it has seen a surge in drop offs since Boris Johnson boasted of a Conservative "earthquake", taking control with a thumping 78 majority.

As the Prime Minister headed to meet the Queen, heartbroken voters who hoped he would be packing his bags this afternoon have decided to take a stand.

Hundreds of people have signed up to become regular foodbank donors or made one off donations, and are taking to social media to urge others to do the same.

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One particularly passionate voter wrote: "In the wake of that utter sh**storm of an election, where Britain showed the world that they don't care if you die in austerity, I'm donating my all of my cupboard produce to a foodbank.

"I may be petrified right now, so many people have it worse than I do, and I want to help."

Emma Revie, chief executive of the Trussell Trust, said: “We’re overwhelmed by the wave of support we’ve seen today.

"Thank you so much to everyone who has been donating – we’re incredibly grateful.

"We know we can reach a future where no one needs a food bank, but we can’t do it alone. We must work together – this can change.”

People have also vowed to take a stand against the result in other ways, with popstar Paloma Faith saying she plans "to be the kindest person" .

The 38-year-old singer has conceded that there are some tough times ahead after Boris Johnson led the Conservatives to a huge majority.

Paloma has promised to 'be kind' as a response to the election result but has warned that this would "end the NHS" and a "see a rise in homelessness".

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Taking to Instagram , Paloma posted a selfie of her wearing day-glo glasses and wrote a message to her 510,000 followers.

Paloma said: "Tomorrow I will be the kindest person I can be. That’s my reaction to all this.

"I will do as much as I can to help this country in what might be the worst state it’s been in economically and environmentally in years as we crash out the EU/end the NHS/ and see a rise in homelessness.

"I love Britain…. and I love people."

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The Tories had their best election night since since Margaret Thatcher in 1987 - while Jeremy Corbynconfirmed he will resign before the next election.

Speaking after winning his Islington North seat, he confirmed: “I will not lead the party in any future general election campaign. I will discuss with my party to ensure there is a process now of reflection on this result.”

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But he said the ideas and principles of Labour were “eternal” and “will be there for all time” - and defended his manifesto policies as popular through the country.

Donald Trump sent his congratulations to the Tory leader as Labour confirmed its worst result since 1935.

Meanwhile Lib Dem leader Jo Swinson lost her seat to the SNP and has stepped down as the party's leader.