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Chants of "yes we did" echoed through the capital as loyal Democrats celebrated.

More than 2,000 attended the election night party at the US Embassy in Grosvenor Square, including key politicians, American expats and celebrities.

Among the guests was actor Josh Hartnett. "I voted for Obama," the 30-year-old declared. "Who else would I vote for? He is the world's candidate."

Other guests included Andrew Lloyd Webber, Pet Shop Boys frontman Neil Tennant. Politicians included Charles Clarke, Ian Paisley, Hazel Blears, Alistair Campbell, Margaret Beckett, Lord Levy, David Davis, Ruth Kelly and Lembit Opik.

Andrew Lloyd Webber said: "We all knew he was going to win. He is a good guy and it's great news for the rest of the world. Former Home Secretary Charles Clarke said: "I'm very excited. Obama winning the election will transform the relationship between America and the rest of the world."

Chairman of Democrats Abroad UK, Bill Barnard said: "It's over. We've won it. We are absolutely exhilarated. After eight years of a Bush administration, we needed to see a change. We have waited a long time for this moment."

Hundreds more packed bars across the capital to watch live coverage of the race into the early hours. There were 200 guests at The American Bar, Stafford Hotel, Westminster, 300 at the Chicago Rib House, Knightsbridgeand 800 turned out at Yates's Wine Lodge, Leicester Square.