On May 8, a new battle begins.
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One of the consequences of the SNP’s rise is that the new UK government will have very few seats in Scotland. This looks set to become a hot potato after the election.
The PM does plain talk on BBC Question Time, April 30.
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From spontaneous selfies to the spin room, the communications gurus have excelled themselves this time around
Nicola Sturgeon’s Scottish National Party has rebounded from the referendum defeat to emerge as the likely third-biggest party and kingmaker in the UK parliament.
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Last year’s independence referendum failed narrowly, but the Scottish electorate has emerged as a force that may well decide who forms the next British government.
Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron at an election rally.
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Americans unhappy with our two-party system only need look at the British election this week for an alternative. But they might not like what they see.
Keep calm and explain the election to me please.
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Who’s running? How can they win? Who’ll be in charge? And what will the Queen be doing? The election, explained.
Parliamentary arithmetic can be fun when you know how!
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In 2010, there were more than 1,000 potential coalition options. Here’s how to make friends in 2015.
Labour leader ruled out any SNP deals on Question Time.
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A Tory election win is the best scenario for the SNP. If Labour squeak home, it will need to find a better way forward
Brand management.
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In an uninspiring campaign, the comedian’s volte face means a lot to Ed Miliband.
Don’t turn around.
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Ed Miliband says Labour did not overspend when it was last in office. He’s right.
Oh no. Are they coming this way?
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A coalition would solve Labour’s short-term number problem and could damage Sturgeon’s plans in the long term.
Britain’s true colours.
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Politicians should cut the language deficit for the sake of voters.
You have seen yourselves that I have spoken to you from Hastings.
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Set it in stone or face the wrath of your electorate? That’s no way to carry on.
Young Ed always had something over his brother.
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Nick Rowley worked at Number 10, Ed at Number 11. It was here he showed his true potential for leadership.
Not quite the same.
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You don’t have to love David Cameron to vote Conservative, but it helps.
Wishing it doesn’t make it so.
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A minority Labour administration might govern the UK despite finishing runner-up in both England and Scotland.
Anyone for Communities and Local Government?
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Now the electorate seems to be taking the possibility of one seriously, what would a Labour cabinet actually look like?
I’m going to answer that question indirectly.
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Cameron and Miliband talk NHS and immigration but the audience wanted to know about post-election deals.
The final showdown.
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The final big pitch to the voters has been made. So who came out on top?
Tough crowd.
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This is what democracy looks like: citizens giving politicians a public bollocking.
Hanging on his every word.
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Research suggests young people are engaged in politics, they just don’t like the politicians.