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
Many Britons can’t afford more than one pair of shoes.
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The latest data for UK living standards shows how they have fallen for all, except the wealthiest members of society.
Clue: not London.
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DevoManc will see £6 billion devolved to Greater Manchester for the NHS, and
It was a novelty when Conservative leader David Cameron had to enlist Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg’s support to govern, but Britons may have to get used to minority government.
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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.
Have they left yet?
Klearchos Kapoutsis
EU partners have been careful not to take sides in the British election.
Brand management.
Jessie Essex
In an uninspiring campaign, the comedian’s volte face means a lot to Ed Miliband.
The mother of all crossroads.
Lightspring
The only way to seize the initiative back from the SNP is to build on the Smith Commission through a new Scottish Constitutional Convention
Out of your depth, Ed?
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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.
Confused yet?
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Polling is a central part of any election these days. If only it weren’t such a complicated business.
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.
Tough on immigration? UKIP supporters are listening.
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Ipsos Mori are asking thousands about their views on this polarising topic.
Decision time.
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In the tightest electoral contest in decades, the undecided vote could swing it.
Undecided? Have a punt online.
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The 2015 election has brought voters a plethora of helpful tools. Here’s how to use them.
Should she buy it?
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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…
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.
I’m in.
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UKIP demands a referendum, the Conservatives promise one — but what does the public think?
SNP wants in for Scotland.
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SNP are pro-EU, but lack vision for the future.
Italy’s Lega Nord scores a victory in parliament.
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It might actually be better for the Conservatives to work with Nigel Farage in government.
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.