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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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Reality Check: What if a minority government is the only answer?

The precedents for a minority government at Westminster and beyond - and whether it has ever worked.

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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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The highs and lows of election exit polls

National exit polls have been used to predict the results of British general elections for 40 years, with mixed results.

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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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The UK's youngest MP for 350 years

Twenty-year-old Mhairi Black from the Scottish National Party has become the youngest MP since 1667.

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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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