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Why did the SNP lose seats in the 2017 General Election?
As Friday morning dawned, the SNP had lost two of its most senior MPs and 22 seats in total. OpenDemocracy's Laurie MacFarlane shares his personal view on what happened.
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After the General Election: A collection
A short campaign, and a reversal of fortune. As politicians attempt to make sense of the new shape of the House of Commons, and find a way forward, dig into our commentary from the OU and beyond.
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How good were the pollster's predictions?
As politicians try to make sense of the results of the 2017 General Election, how well did the polls give us a guide to the final result? Leighton Vaughan Williams weighs the scores.
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May's lost her majority - so what happens now?
Andy Price takes a first stab at what might happen following the surprise result of yesterday's election
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What is a confidence and supply government?
One again, there's suggestions we might find ourselves with a confidence-and-supply government. What does that actually mean - and what does it mean for you? Here's what we thought during the 2015 election.
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The body: a phenomenological psychological perspective
The body has traditionally been treated as a biological object in psychology. However, is there more to our bodies than that? Some psychologists recognise that we relate to other people and the world about us through our body. This free course, The body: A phenomenological psychological perspective, explores the theoretical perspective on ...
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General Election 2017: A collection
An extraordinary period in British political life, as seen by OpenLearn. Dig into our election coverage from the seven-week campaign nobody was expecting.
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Does maths offer a better model for multi-candidate elections?
First past the post - the tradition in UK general elections - isn't a great way to deliver the most agreeable result. Cristoph Borgers suggests we make it less of a horse race.
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Europe’s Borders in Question
Stories about migrants, asylum seekers and refugees make media headlines almost every day. John Allen asks, what's the role of borders in this movement of people?
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Why is scientific research part of emergency response?
You might assume that, when dealing with a public health emergency, taking a researcher along might be a waste of resource. But Medicins Sans Frontières are finding research is a key part of response. Anita Makri explains why.
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The importance of alternative household arrangements
Meg Barker reflects on how groups of people choose to live together in shared accommodation.
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Pick a side and make a difference: Why you should vote this Thursday
Dave Middleton encourages you to get out and vote this week - you might even change the outcome of the election.