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Post-Election Special

The results of the general election are in - but what do they mean? Did more young people vote than expected? Has the UK now got a more diverse parliament? Tim Harford investigates.

The results of the general election are in - but what do they mean? Did more young people vote than expected? Have we now got a more diverse parliament? How many extra votes would Jeremy Corbyn have needed to become Prime Minister - these are just some of the claims and questions that have been floating around on social media and in the press. Tim Harford and the team are going to analyse, add context and try and find answers.

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Sun 18 Jun 2017 13:30

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