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Who will take over from Nicola Sturgeon as Scottish First Minister?
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Republicans lead market but historic stats provide strong edge for Democrats
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A Cabinet of all the talents?
Upon becoming Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak promised to deliver a government of ‘all the talents’, forming a diverse Cabinet of the best possible ministers rather than merely appointing his acolytes.
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What should pollsters do about undecided voters?
Back in February, pollsters Opinium changed their methodology for measuring UK voting intention, leading to a debate among Twitter’s psephological community (both professional and amateur) as to its likely efficacy.
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The Smarkets Constituency Game
Think you know your UK electoral geography? Then why not try out the new Smarkets constituency finder game!
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Are the betting markets a good guide to by-election results?
With two by-elections coming up on Super Thursday, let's look back at how the betting markets have fared in forecasting previous contests.
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What should pollsters do about undecided voters?
Back in February, pollsters Opinium changed their methodology for measuring UK voting intention, leading to a debate among Twitter’s psephological community (both professional and amateur) as to its likely efficacy.
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26 August 2022
