Harris goes on to say that her work will continue in the background, as her team looks to fight in "quieter ways".

This work, she says, includes how Americans treat each other, and how they carry themselves in their neighbourhoods.

Referring back to one of her campaign slogans, Harris adds that they will continue to do the "hard work", as "hard work is good work".

Harris says America we will never give up the fight for democracy, for the rule of law, for equal justice, and the rights and freedoms that "must be respected and upheld".

"We will continue to wage this fight in the voting booth, in the courts and the public square," she says.

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Harris says that despite her loss against Trump, she won't be stopping her fight for the issues she's campaigned on.

"I will never give up the fight for a future where Americans can pursue their dreams, ambitions and aspirations, where the women of America have the freedom to make decisions about their own body and not have their government telling them what to do," she says.

"In our nation, we owe loyalty not to a president or a party but to the Constitution of the United States and loyalty to our conscience and our God," says Harris.

"My loyalty to all three is why I say, while I concede this election, I do not concede the fight that fuelled this campaign."

Harris says fighting for "freedom, opportunity, fairness and the dignity of all people" represents "the ideals that reflect America at our best".

"I know folks are feeling and experiencing a range of emotions right now," Harris says. "I get it."

But she adds, "we must accept the results of this election", and confirms she has spoken to Trump and congratulated him on his victory.

She also says she told him they will engage in a "peaceful transfer of power" and she will help in the process.

"A fundamental principle of democracy" is to accept the results, she adds. This distinguishes democracy from tyranny, Harris says.

Kamala Harris tells her supporters that her campaign was intentional about "building communities and building coalitions", and for that she is proud of the race that her and her team were able to run.

The vice-president says her team is united in its love for America, and enthusiasm and joy in their fight for the country's future.

She goes on to add that her campaign was run under the premise that Americans have much more in common than that which separates them.

Harris goes on to thank her family, including her husband whom she calls "my beloved Doug", as well as Jill and Joe Biden, and her running mate Tim Walz and his family.

She thanks her team, the volunteers who gave "so much of themselves", the poll workers and local election officials.

"I am so proud of the race we ran and the way we ran it."

"My heart is full today, " Harris says, starting her speech. "Full of gratitude for the trust you have placed in me, full of love for our country and full of resolve."

She goes on to say the outcome of this election is not what she hoped or fought for.

"The light of America's promise will always burn bright as long as we never give up and as long as we keep fighting," she adds.

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Kamala Harris has just walked out on stage at Howard University in Washington DC.

The vice-president, met with roaring applause, beams at her supporters as Beyoncé’s song Freedom plays, which became something of an anthem for her campaign.

Stick with us, we'll be bringing you all the key lines from her speech.

We're expecting Kamala Harris to appear in the next few moments, and her motorcade has arrived at Howard University in Washington DC. Here's the picture there currently:

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Holly Honderich
Reporting from Howard University

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We will be hearing from Kamala Harris shortly, who we understand is on her way to Howard University now.

It’s a big crowd, though measurably smaller than last night, when supporters had hoped to see her deliver a victory speech. The US Secret Service are posted up on stage.

As they wait for the vice-president, cheers of "Kam-a-la! Kam-a-la!" erupt.

Now, some of those gathered wipe away tears, telling me they’re still stunned by Donald Trump’s decisive victory.

The motorcade carrying Vice-President Kamala Harris has just left the US Naval Observatory in Washington DC, where her official residence is located.

She is due to speak at Howard University at 16:00 EST (21:00 GMT).

As we have been reporting, she spoke to Trump on the phone a short time ago and conceded the election.

Holly Honderich
Reporting from Howard University

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It’s an almost oppressively hot afternoon in DC - nearly 30 degrees C - and the Yard, the grassy field in the centre of Howard University, has the energy of a funeral.

Many supporters now wear black, swapping out the bright pink colours of Kamala Harris’s sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

Much like last night, when Harris supporters gathered in hope, upbeat music blasts throughout campus.

But the mood is now deflated.

Harris supporters look downcast as they trudge towards the stage where Kamala Harris is expected to speak shortly.

“There is some hopelessness in my heart,” says one Harris supporter, a young woman who declined to give her name, saying she could not speak to the press as an employee of the federal government.

“I cannot grapple with the fact that people have put economics over my body, over my rights,” she says, referring to the battle over abortion rights, championed by the Harris campaign. “I really am at a loss.”

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Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, says he'll do "anything I can" to help "bridge that gap" between the UK government and Donald Trump's administration.

Speaking to BBC News from Florida, he says UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Trump "disagree on virtually everything".

Farage says he believes the underpinning of Nato, sharing intelligence, and trade between the US and UK will matter for the two nations.

"Let me make you a promise, if I can do anything that bridges that gap that currently exists between Keir Starmer's Labour Party and Donald Trump's Republicans, I will do so, not because I agree politically with this government, but because it's in our national interest."

Sir Keir Starmer has spoken to Donald Trump following his election victory.

Downing Street has confirmed to the BBC that a conversation has taken place.

More details are expected to be released by the prime minister’s office this evening.

Holly Honderich
Reporting from Howard University

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In less than 24 hours, the mood across campus at DC’s Howard University - Kamala Harris’s Alma mater and the venue of her would-be victory party - has changed entirely, the joy and anticipation of last night replaced with helplessness and tears.

"I was kind of in shock, and denial honestly," said Howard law student Najah Lorde of Donald Trump’s decisive win. "I feel pretty hopeless right now."

Harris is due to speak in about 40 minutes, an address Lorde hopes will help her make sense of the results.

"I think a lot of us are lost right now," she said.

"That’s why we came today," added Sana-Alyse Muhammad, a Howard alum and a friend of Lorde’s. "To get a little more hope, and somewhat of a plan, a plan of action."

Christal Hayes
Reporting from Arizona

While Trump has been declared the winner of the presidential election, two swing states still haven't been called.

Arizona and Nevada - both in the southwest.

Trump has a lead in Arizona currently but there are still a lot of ballots to count. Officials in parts of the state have said it might take as long as 13 days to count every single ballot.

He also has a slim lead in Nevada.

Both states also had abortion on the ballot - measures that Democrats thought could help them with turnout.

Voters easily approved both measures that enshrine the right to an abortion in the states but other races remain too close to call - including Senate races in both states.

Republicans have already cemented control of Congress' upper chamber but winning in both states could give them a comfortable buffer to tackling conservative policies and Trump's agenda.

Currently Republican Sam Brown has the lead over incumbent Democrat Jacky Rosen in Nevada and in Arizona, Democrat Ruben Gallego has a slim lead over Republican Kari Lake.

President Joe Biden has congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential victory over the phone, the White House says.

Biden "expressed his commitment to ensuring a smooth transition" and invites Trump to meet him at the White House.

He will address the nation on Thursday to "discuss the election results and the transition", the statement adds.

Biden also spoke with Vice-President Kamala Harris and congratulated her on her "historic campaign".

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris spoke about the "importance of unifying the country" during their call on Wednesday, Trump's campaign says.

During the call, in which Harris congratulated Trump on his win, he "acknowledged Vice-President Harris on her strength, professionalism, and tenacity throughout the campaign", Trump campaign official Steven Cheung said in a written statement.

On the campaign trail, Trump and Harris frequently exchanged barbs. He used nicknames such as "Lyin' Kamala" and "Crazy Kamala" for the vice-president, and questioned her racial identity as a black woman. Harris accused Trump of only thinking of himself and said she believed he is a "fascist".