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Significance
The election is likely to produce an unstable House of Commons, with both the fate of the United Kingdom and the country's status in the EU left uncertain. A prolonged period of political instability appears in prospect.
Impacts
The Liberal Democrats will be crucial to determining the next government's character and chances of survival.
Liberal Democrat MPs, activists or members could override the preferences of the party leadership.
Cameron's fate within his party rests on him delivering an EU membership referendum, not simply a government.
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2015
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