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In pictures: SNP triumph in general election

Images from across Scotland as the SNP enjoy a landslide general election victory.

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Is Parliament about to be changed?

What is going to happen to Parliament after the general election? We examine the parties' promises on parliamentary reform.

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Where the parties stand on deals

Polls suggest the UK could be left with a hung Parliament on 7 May. What are the parties saying about the deals they would do if that happens?

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Election: It wasn't meant to be like this

The 2015 election has been marked by the lack of confidence felt by our political leaders rooted in the overwhelming lack of trust felt by most voters.

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The story of Election 2015 as told by Radio 4 comedy

As campaigning draws to a close, we look back at how events unfolded through the filter of the BBC Radio 4 Comedy Election.

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VIDEO: What happens if no party wins the election?

What happens if no one party win the general election? We asked some kids and the BBC's political expert, Ross Hawkins to explain it for us.

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VIDEO: Peculiar polling stations

Some of the more unusual places where votes have been cast

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Did 'parliament' come from 'parabola'?

This is the day on which we vote for candidates seeking to become Members of Parliament. What is the history behind these words?

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Inside the Election 2015 studio

Emily Maitlis gives an interactive, behind-the-scenes tour of the BBC's Election 2015 TV studio at Elstree.

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Why they voted Tory in London

A straw poll of voters at polling stations in west and north London sheds light on why the Conservatives have done so well at the 2015 general election.

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Election 2015: Glossary of election terms

Politics is awash with words and phrases that are beloved of commentators and politicians alike. Here is a guide to some of the key terms.

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Sunderland wins race to declare

Houghton and Sunderland South becomes the first constituency to declare, retaining the seat for Labour, with UKIP in second place.

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Election 2015: 10 brief conclusions

Ten brief conclusions after an extraordinary general election night.

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Mockery and parody: Saying goodbye to big name MPs

Thursday's election claimed some big names. How did social media react when they lost their seats?

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A divided nation

The question uppermost in the prime minister's mind as he assembles his new government is how to keep the kingdom united.

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Who are the 56 new SNP MPs?

There will be 56 SNP members in the new Parliament. Here's a guide to who some of them are.

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The problems of a small majority

David Cameron's new Conservative government has a small majority - how will he manage to get his planned legislation through the House of Commons?

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The David Cameron story

The life and times of Prime Minister David Cameron, who has won the 2015 UK general election.

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Labour leadership: At-a-glance guide

Who is in the race to succeed Ed Miliband as Labour leader?

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Cameron bares teeth over EU migration

Newly re-elected UK PM Prime Minister David Cameron is rolling up his sleeves to change the UK's relationship with Europe, writes the BBC's Katya Adler.

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Who would be a Member of Parliament?

More than 180 new MPs arrive at the Houses of Parliament for the first time this week. What motivates them?

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What Conservatives have pledged to do

Wondering what a David Cameron Conservative government might do? Here's a list of the commitments made during the election campaign.

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Five big questions that will soon need answering

Lots of issues were debated in the lead-up to the general election, but other key topics were noticeably absent. Here are five.

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Election 2015: Maps of turnout and party strength

See how the UK voted the 2015 general election

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Mapping Scotland's dramatic change

Maps and graphics of the SNP landslide which heralds an unprecedented change in Scotland's political make-up.

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Election 2015: The results in pictures

Images of the results from the 2015 election.

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Election 2015: Number of female MPs up by a third

The number of women in Parliament rises by about a third, representing the largest increase since 1997.

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VIDEO: Dramatic moments and key results

Election 2015: Dramatic moments and key results

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Cameron: We'll make Britain greater

David Cameron pledges to lead a "one nation" government as he returns to Downing Street as prime minister and reappoints four ministers, while rival leaders Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage quit.

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Nigel Farage resigns as UKIP leader

Nigel Farage has resigned as leader of UKIP having failed to gain the seat of Thanet South - but the party get a record 13% of the vote share.

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SNP wins 56 seats in Scots landslide

The SNP records a historic landslide general election victory in Scotland, winning 56 out of 59 seats.

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Clegg resigns after Lib Dem losses

Nick Clegg resigns as Liberal Democrat leader after his party is routed at the general election with three former cabinet ministers losing their seats.

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Miliband resigns as Labour leader

Ed Miliband steps down as Labour leader after his party's disappointing general election showing.

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The result no-one saw coming

No pollster, no pundit, no political leader saw it coming - not even David Cameron himself.

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Cameron's colossal election achievement

This is an election which may have more profound consequences than almost any in living memory, says BBC Assistant Political Editor Norman Smith.

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What now for the future of the UK?

BBC's James Cook considers what the general election result means for the future of Scotland and for the UK.

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Election results: How have leaders done?

As party leaders take stock of the election results - how did their campaigns go and where do they stand now

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Election 2015: BBC analysis round-up

A summary of analysis from BBC correspondents of the results of the general election, and their implications.

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More change than meets the eye

It would be a mistake to see only the continuity and not the change in David Cameron's new cabinet.

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How did pollsters get it so wrong?

How did pollsters get the 2015 general election result so wrong, and what can they do to put it right, asks the editor of the BBC Political Research Unit.

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Who will replace Clegg as leader?

As Nick Clegg steps down as leader of the Liberal Democrats and calls for a leadership election, who is in the running to replace him?

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GE2015 and the economy

Investors love the election result. But will there be a hangover after the party?

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Dramatic election could reshape UK

Not since the fall of Thatcher or the Blair landslide has there been a political moment quite like this one.

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The Nick Clegg Story

The life and times of Nick Clegg, whose political rise saw him become deputy prime minister but who has resigned as Lib Dem leader after disastrous general election results.

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The Nigel Farage story

A profile of UKIP leader Nigel Farage, whose party won nearly four million votes at the UK general election but only returned a single MP.

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Who's who: Cameron's cabinet

What we know about the make-up of David Cameron's new cabinet

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The Ed Miliband Story

The life and times of Ed Miliband, who has stepped down as Labour leader after his party's disappointing general election performance.

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Election shocks: The big name losers

It's been a night of big election shocks, with many household political names losing their seats.

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Election 2015: At-a-glance

Ed Miliband steps down as David Cameron secures a Commons majority, the SNP wins a landslide in Scotland while Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg and UKIP's Nigel Farage also resign as party leaders.

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Conservatives win UK election

David Cameron is heading back to Downing Street as prime minister after the Conservatives win a majority - but Ed Miliband, Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage all resign as leaders of his rival parties.

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