Election 2015
People Explain Why They Voted For The Conservatives
The Conservatives defied the polls to win a majority of seats in the House of Commons. What motivated people to vote Tory?
The Telegraph's Tactical Voting Tool Was Coded To Never Recommend The SNP
The SNP was renamed "NOPE" in the source code.
19 Responses To JK Rowling's Tweets About Scottish Politics From Confused Harry Potter Fans
"Why did you kill Dobby?"
Cameron, Miliband, Sturgeon, And Clegg Appeared Together Just Hours After The Election
The current and former party leaders lined up together in central London to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II.
There Are Now More Women In The House Of Commons Than Ever Before
A record 30% of MPs are now women. But that does mean two-thirds are still men.
8 Questions About The Election That Really Need An Answer
Like, where did all those Tory voters come from?
Ed Miliband Has Quit As Labour Leader Following His Election Defeat
The Labour leader followed Nick Clegg and Nigel Farage in resigning after the Conservatives' surprise election victory.
Scottish Labour Was Overwhelmed By History, Says Jim Murphy
The Scottish Labour leader said circumstance conspired against his party, but he will not resign.
The 8 Most Important Moments Of The General Election 2015
TL;DR: everyone resigned.
Nick Clegg Has Resigned As Liberal Democrat Leader
The deputy prime minister has seen his party's presence in parliament reduced to just a handful of MPs.
If The Media Said What Labour Supporters Really Feel
Balls. NSFW language, of course.
These GIFs Perfectly Describe How Labour People Feel Right Now
People are realising there's another five years of the Tories
Nigel Farage Has Resigned As UKIP Leader
Farage failed in his bid to become an MP. But he may well try again.
21 Pictures That Will Really Make You Miss Nigel Farage
Well, maybe not.
Here Are The Labour MPs Who Could Replace Ed Miliband As Party Leader
Miliband is about to stand down after a torrid election night for Labour. Who will be his successor?
People Are Going Back To Bed For Five Years Because Of The Election Result
Not everyone is pleased with the prospect of another Conservative government.
Morrissey Lyrics On Pictures Of Nick Clegg Sum Up The Lib Dems' Night
Heaven knows, he's miserable now.
The UK General Election Results In Pictures
A night of history. And no sleep.
Ed Balls Has Lost His Seat And There's Only One Thing Left To Say
It's how he'd want to be remembered.
A Dead Man Stood For Election And He Didn't Come Last
Former Eurovision singer Ronnie Carroll won 113 votes in Hampstead and Kilburn, despite dying several weeks ago.
The Lib Dems Are Now Represented By Eight Middle-Aged White Guys
They had 57 MPs in 2010. But here's who's left now.
Some Random Election Headlines That Look Downright Silly Right Now
The takes, they were too hot.
The SNP Has Pulled Off An Absolutely Incredible Election Victory In Scotland
Scotland went to bed with six SNP MPs – it woke up with 56.
This Election Candidate Is Dressed In A Full Suit Of Medieval Armour
This is not unusual behaviour for Jesse Rae.
Conservatives Win General Election As Labour Collapses
The Conservatives outperformed expectations as Labour suffered at the hands of the SNP. The Lib Dems were obliterated.
David Cameron Doesn't Seem To Know How To Kiss People, Apparently
What is happening here?
16 Things You Need To Know About What The Election Results Mean
It's been quite a night. Here's what we've learned as a result.
Which Hat Should Paddy Ashdown Eat?
You probably shouldn't take this quiz if you're a Lib Dem.
George Galloway Has Lost His Seat And Has Been Reported To The Police
Despite having been the favourite to win in Bradford West, Galloway was beaten in a landslide by Labour. Oh, and he might have broken electoral law.
A Complete Guide To Every Scottish Labour MP
Everything you need to know.
Treasury Chief Secretary Danny Alexander Has Lost His Seat
He was the people's ginger rodent.
34 Scottish Labour MPs Who Lost Their Seats To The SNP
It has been an utterly catastrophic night for Jim Murphy's party.
The Night Of The General Election Was Basically The Red Wedding
An Ed Wedding, if you will.
Vince Cable Has Lost His Seat To The Tories And People Are Totally Shocked
The 71-year-old had held his seat since 1997.
The Lib Dems Bragged On Wednesday That They Would Be The "Surprise Story" Of Election Night
It's probably not the surprise that they imagined.
Nick Clegg Has Hinted That He Is About To Resign As Liberal Democrat Leader
He said it had been a "cruel and punishing night".
Tory Minister Esther McVey Has Been Defeated By Labour
She's no longer the only Tory MP in Merseyside.
Boris Johnson Just Got Interviewed Looking Like He'd Been Dragged Through A Hedge Backwards
Honestly. Is a comb too much to ask for?
The Liberal Democrats Are Being Wiped Out And They Look Completely Devastated
It's much worse than the party could have imagined.
The SNP Surge Is So Massive It's Broken The BBC's Swingometer
It's had to be "recalibrated".
This Man Eating A Muffin In The Background Of A Labour MP's Interview Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity
He is the hero we deserve. H/T Metro.
Jim Murphy Has Lost His Seat To The SNP
He previously said Scottish Labour wouldn't lose a single seat to the Scottish nationalists.
Conservative Campaign Chiefs Post Selfie Of Themselves Celebrating
Lynton Crosby and Mark Textor couldn't be happier.
This Is The Moment Douglas Alexander Lost His Seat
The former Cabinet minister fell victim to the SNP.
11 Moments To Remember Douglas Alexander By
The shadow foreign secretary may be gone, but we still have the memories.
The SNP's Mhairi Black Beats Douglas Alexander To Become The Youngest MP Since 1667
Black, who is 20 years old, has unseated Labour's Douglas Alexander.
11 Virtual Sets We’d Love To See Jeremy Vine Report From
There's a whole world awaiting Jeremy Vine beyond the swingometer.
Drinking Through Election Night, As Told By T.S. Eliot's "The Hollow Men"
"This is the way the world ends."
19 Kids Who Are Furious That Their Parents Voted UKIP
Why do we always hurt the ones we love?
The Best Of The Internet's Reaction To The General Election
Things are getting weird.
Should You Give Up On The Election And Just Go To Sleep Right Now?
It's the middle of the night and we won't know the results for a fair while. Should you just pack it all in and head to bed?
Lord Ashcroft's Polling Numbers "Nowhere Near" Results Of The Exit Poll
The Conservative peer's exit poll of 12,000 voters had the Tories on 34% to Labour on 31%
Nigel Farage Just Stormed Out Of An Interview After Raging At The Sun And Daily Mail
It doesn't look like he's very happy.
These Are All The Places Labour Supporters Are Planning To Move To If The Tories Win
I hear Greenland is lovely this time of year.
You Must Follow The Twitter Account Cross-Stitching The Election Results
Tom Katsumi has been cross-stitching a map of the UK overnight. Speaking to BuzzFeed News, he said: "I'm still doing it and only slept for an hour and a half!" Update: He has finished the stitching.
Why The Man Who Ran The Exit Poll Is Worthy Of Your Love And Respect
This man knows his goddamn polls.
This Is How Much Deposit Money The Lib Dems Have Lost
It's quite a lot.
The Milifandom Is Reacting To Election Night With Despair
Things aren't looking good for Ed Miliband's teenage fans so far. UPDATE: Labour was crushed, and Miliband resigned – but he thanked the Milifandom for their support in his speech.
What Are Exit Polls, And How Accurate Are They?
The Tories are apparently in the lead, but exit polls are fallible and this is a particularly complex election.
People Keep Tweeting Different Kinds Of Hats That Paddy Ashdown Could Eat
Rule No. 1 of politics: Don't make promises you can't keep.
Exit Poll Shows Tories Have A Huge Lead Over Labour
The Conservatives are on 316 seats compared to just 239 for Labour.
By Tomorrow Britain Could Have More LGBT MPs Than Anywhere In The World
Britain is predicted to have an historic windfall of LGBT politicians, although it remains to be seen whether the predictions will bear fruit.
David Cameron Back In No. 10 As Rivals Resign
The leaders of Labour, the Liberal Democrats, and UKIP all resigned as prime minister David Cameron's Conservatives won a surprise majority in parliament. In Scotland, the SNP swept the board, winning all but three seats.
Why The Online Election Was Fought On Email, Not Twitter
Campaigners at the major political parties say that unfashionable email campaigns allowed them to reach far more voters than Twitter.
Which Party's Voters Believe The Weirdest Things?
Like which political tribe thinks we're most likely to be destroyed by zombies?
16 More Hilarious Reasons Why People Say They're Voting UKIP
First time round, it was funny. But it looks like everyone's raised their game...
22 Unusual Places People Are Voting At During The UK General Election
Vote and do your laundry.
19 Faces Everyone Staying Up To Watch The Election Will Recognise
"Why did I think this was a good idea again?"
Conspiracy Theorists Are Worried About Their Votes Being Rubbed Out
"Apparently you have to vote in pencil instead of pen this year... Suspicious??"
People Are Tweeting Pictures Of #DogsAtPollingStations And It's Magnificent
You just don't need another hashtag today.
This Is How Politicians Are Planning To Stay Up Through Election Night
Sleep is for wimps.
How Pointless Is Your Vote?
Can you make a difference in this election?
Inside One Man's Obsessive Quest To Be The First To Declare The Election Results
Sunderland council goes to extraordinary lengths to announce its general election results first. But how does the well-oiled machine work? And why bother?
A Record Number Of Black And Minority Ethnic Candidates Will Become MPs After The Election
But activist groups say the House of Commons will still not reflect the ethnic diversity of the UK.
LGBT Groups Deliver A Harsh Judgment On The Coalition's Record
The Tories and the Lib Dems made five pledges for LGBT people in 2010. Did they deliver?
The BBC Election Swingometer Through The Ages
And the rest of the BBC's election coverage, but we know what really matters.
What Should Your Political Party Be Called?
If you made your own, what would it be?
A Carefully Researched Historical Account Of The Origin Of British Political Parties
Your vote matters – especially if you're an agglomeration of all-consuming nanobots. Find out where the parties stand on the things that matter to you.
SNP Voters Are Making Fun Of Boris Johnson By Imagining The #Jockalypse
Boris Johnson thinks the SNP are about to cause an "ajockalypse", and their supporters can't wait.
People Are Taking Awkward Food Selfies To Show Solidarity With Ed Miliband
Bacon sandwich bashing went a step too far... #JeSuisEd is now here.
57 Photos That Prove 2015 Is The First Ever Selfie Election
What a time to be alive.
Hindu Group Tells Voters To Back Tories Because They Wouldn't Legislate Against Caste Discrimination
A controversial amendment to the Equality Act would ensure that caste discrimination was outlawed. But the Conservatives think current legislation already makes it illegal.
What Do Economists Think Of The Coalition's Economic Record?
The election is being fought over austerity and the government's economic performance. What do actual proper economists think of it?
This HIV Positive Immigrant's "Hug Me" Stunt Got A Heartwarming Response
"We need to put a face on immigration in this country. Maybe this is it."
How Scotland Became The Strangest And Most Important Place In British Politics
A story of medieval knights, drama on the streets, and the obliteration of the Labour party.
These Are The Most Popular Swearwords Used By And About Britain's Politicians
We trawled through every tweet to find the most popular insults. Warning: Massively NSFW.
Should You Vote Tactically In The General Election?
Unsure about whether you should vote for your first-choice party or vote tactically to keep a different party out? Our guide can help.
Here Are The Most Googled Party Leaders In Each UK Constituency
Before Britain goes to the polls, they've been googling the party leaders. And Nigel Farage is proving popular.
Revealed: New Photo From David Cameron's Time In The Bullingdon Club
The previously unreleased 1988 Bullingdon Club photo hung on a shop wall for decades.
There's Something The British Papers Want You To Know About The Election
It involves Ed Miliband.
Ed Miliband Called Himself "Ted Miliband" At University
The Labour leader led rent strikes protesting for cheaper accommodation during his time at the University of Oxford.
Inside The Tory Campaign To Stop Nigel Farage
BuzzFeed News joined former Conservative leader Michael Howard on the campaign trail in South Thanet, where UKIP and the Tories are neck and neck.
A Definitive Glossary Of Everything You Need To Know About The Election
Puzzled by all the buzzwords that are flying about at the election? Wonder no more.
12 MPs You Should Definitely Vote For In 2015
The current crop of candidates are actually a really diverse and interesting bunch.
People Are Being Offered £100 For Pro-Tory Success Stories To Appear In The Sun
The newspaper confirmed it was sourcing stories via the SWNS news agency.
Hindu Charity Investigated Over Open Letter Endorsing The Conservatives
The general secretary of the National Council of Hindu Temples has released an open letter that appears to endorse the Conservative party. The charity regulator is now investigating to see whether the NCHT has broken the rules.
The General Election In 32 Somewhat Surprising Numbers
There are more male MPs right now than there have been female MPs in history.
Here's What It's Like To Stand For Election When You Have No Hope Of Winning
The Lib Dems have put up a 22-year-old undergraduate to fight for a major city. BuzzFeed News joined him on the campaign trail.