UK says 'no' to alternative vote
A decisive vote to keep the UK's current system for electing MPs deals a further blow to Nick Clegg, after the Lib Dems suffered heavy election losses.
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Alternative Vote: regional results
Out of 440 voting areas across the UK, Yes votes made up the majority in only 10 areas.
Clegg: AV result is a bitter blow
Nick Clegg says the public's overwhelming rejection of a change in the UK voting system is a "bitter blow" but vows to "move on".
Features and analysis
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Greatest hits
Best vote change debates from Daily Politics and This Week
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Time to choose
Five best arguments for voting Yes or No to AV
Q&A
Everything you need to know about referendum
Watch/Listen
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Is AV a vote for a positive fair system...01:49
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... or an unequal self-interested outrage?02:00
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Eddie Izzard on why he backs AV03:31
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Cameron: AV is a 'crazy system'01:56
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Voting referendum: What is AV?02:43
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AV system explained with crisps01:44
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AV: Which nations already use it?00:56
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School reporters on how AV works03:09
Referendum views
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No
Matthew Elliott from the No to AV campaign gives an opposing view
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Yes
Katie Ghose from Yes to Fairer Votes makes the case for change
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Baroness Warsi
Tory chairman: Why you should reject "crazy" AV system
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Tim Farron
Lib Dem president urges you to seize chance to change system
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Union view
The general secretary of the GMB gives a union perspective
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UKIP
The UK Independence Party's William Dartmouth on their stance
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Charles Kennedy
Former Lib Dem leader on why you should vote Yes to AV
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Emily Thornberry
Labour MP on why you should vote No on 5 May
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Election expert
Dubious claims on both sides - Dr Alan Renwick
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Vote 2011
Latest election coverage from across the UK