What does a Conservative majority mean for schools?
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The new majority Tory government now has the confidence in pursuing its aspirational education manifesto.
Five more years: David Cameron returns to Number 10 Downing Street.
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A stunning surprise put the Conservatives back in power with no need for a coalition, while the Scottish nationalists stormed to victory north of the border. What now?
The prime minister after winning his seat in Witney.
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After what must be the most irresponsible campaign ever by a governing party, there are choppy waters for the Tories to navigate
Cheers from the SNP as Labour’s Jim Murphy loses his seat.
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After the astonishing events of the 2015 election, offering to implement the Smith proposals in Scotland will not suffice. The Tories will have to think bigger.
Under Nicola Sturgeon, the Scottish National Party has swept Scotland at Labour’s expense.
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The Murdoch press strategy of supporting the Conservatives in England and the SNP in Scotland reflected a common interest in denying Labour government in the UK election.
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
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
Britain’s true colours.
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Politicians should cut the language deficit for the sake of voters.
How have the homeless fared under the coalition?
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David Cameron has said the number of people sleeping rough has gone down under the coalition. That isn’t backed up by the evidence.
Not quite the same.
Penelope Schenk
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.
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.
The Ruth and nothing but the Ruth.
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The Scottish Tory leader will need more than David Cameron’s backing to lead the UK party.
‘Sorry guv, can’t be done.’
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Each of the main parties’ pledges on housing are short of what is required. But regardless, they can’t be done.