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Reform call as Tories win majority on 37% of vote

Campaign groups have called for the United Kingdom’s electoral system to be reformed, after David Cameron’s Conservative Party secured a majority despite taking just 37% of the vote

Taoiseach congratulates Cameron on re-election

Taoiseach Enda Kenny has congratulated British Prime Minister David Cameron on his re-election.

UK Election - As it Happened

The Conservatives and David Cameron have secured an overall majority as support for Labour evaporated. The SNP was totally dominant in Scotland and the Liberal Democrats have been almost wiped out.

'Scottish lion has roared' says Alex Salmond

The Scottish National Party has won a historic victory at Westminster, with Nicola Sturgeon's party taking seats that had long been Labour strongholds.

Conservatives secure majority in UK election

David Cameron has promised voters "we are on the brink of something special in this country" as he returned to Downing Street as a British prime minister with a Tory Commons majority.

UK Election - The early stages

The exit polls show the Conservatives as the largest party, while the SNP have made huge gains at Labour’s expense in Scotland. Look back at the early stages on a dramatic night for politics in the UK.

In Pictures: Millions vote in UK general election

Polls close in UK general election

The polls have closed in the UK general election, with a hung parliament widely predicted, with none of the major parties winning an overall majority.

UK leaders pursue last bid for votes

The final day of the campaign for tomorrow's British General Election is under way.