Close race or done deal?
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In February 2015 we asked the political experts what they thought the result of the election would be. See their predictions of the key factors that could determine the final outcome. In this video Victoria looks ahead to the possible results of the 2015 election. What do the polls currently predict the outcome to be? And with a 3% margin of error, how far can we rely upon what the pollsters tell us? With help from a number of political observers, Victoria considers the critical factors that may determine the election’s outcome. How well are UKIP and other of the smaller parties likely to perform, and how are the three mainstream parties battling to mobilise their supporters? Politics can move quickly. In the period since this video was recorded, polls have suggested the performance of the SNP may also have a major impact on the election.
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