A Tory election win is the best scenario for the SNP. If Labour squeak home, it will need to find a better way forward
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The latest data for UK living standards shows how they have fallen for all, except the wealthiest members of society.
DevoManc will see £6 billion devolved to Greater Manchester for the NHS, and
The UK is poised for another minority government, this time possibly with a hung parliament. Australia’s long experience of such arrangements offers lessons in how to manage minority government.
EU partners have been careful not to take sides in the British election.
In an uninspiring campaign, the comedian’s volte face means a lot to Ed Miliband.
The only way to seize the initiative back from the SNP is to build on the Smith Commission through a new Scottish Constitutional Convention
Most UK parties don’t campaign hard in Northern Ireland, and some don’t show up at all. It might be better that way for now.
Polling is a central part of any election these days. If only it weren’t such a complicated business.
Ed Miliband says Labour did not overspend when it was last in office. He’s right.
A coalition would solve Labour’s short-term number problem and could damage Sturgeon’s plans in the long term.
Ipsos Mori are asking thousands about their views on this polarising topic.
In the tightest electoral contest in decades, the undecided vote could swing it.
The 2015 election has brought voters a plethora of helpful tools. Here’s how to use them.
Which party has the best policy offerings for women? An analysis of the manifestos of the three main parties (Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat) reveals how their policies measure up. The Economy…
Set it in stone or face the wrath of your electorate? That’s no way to carry on.
UKIP demands a referendum, the Conservatives promise one — but what does the public think?
SNP are pro-EU, but lack vision for the future.
It might actually be better for the Conservatives to work with Nigel Farage in government.
Nick Rowley worked at Number 10, Ed at Number 11. It was here he showed his true potential for leadership.
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Paul Whiteley is a Friend of The Conversation.Professor, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Associate Professor of Politics, Richmond American International University
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Professor of Politics, University of Warwick
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, University of Manchester
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Professor of Politics and Public Policy, University of Stirling
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Senior Lecturer in Politics, Lancaster University
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Honorary Senior Lecturer, Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Digital Politics, University of Sheffield
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Senior Lecturer, Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor Emeritus of Economics, SOAS, University of London
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School of History, Anthropology, Philosohy and Politics, Queen's University Belfast
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Professor of Electoral Geography, University of Sheffield
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Lecturer in Politics, University of Aberdeen
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Professor, School of Journalism, Media and Culture; University Dean of Research Environment and Culture, Cardiff University
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Lecturer in British Politics, University of Bristol
