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BBC News - Election 2005
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General Election 2005 from the BBC



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For the first broadband election, bbc.co.uk is offering exciting new features for its visitors, including an election bible answering all questions from how to vote, to why ballots are secret, and:

The Issues Grid - an interactive site comparing parties on different issues.


Where I Live - the definitive candidate database, accessed by postcode or via the BBC flashmap.


Desktop Peter Snow - a virtual pop-up on your screen, bringing breaking news, flagging features and relaying your chosen constituency results as they happen.


Voters' video views - from a selected group of viewers, sent in via their 3G mobile phones.


Journo Blogs - posted by BBC correspondents around the UK throughout the campaign.


Results database - this will be one of the fastest results services around. Using the latest technology, users can watch the UK's map literally changing colour as the results build through the night.


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The red button will bring extra options for digital viewers offering four more screens, increased viewing choices on election night and a wealth of additional information.


Ten O'Clock News Extra, the late evening bulletin's interactive service will continue to provide viewers with options for extra coverage of all stories.


Election coverage can be found at bbc.co.uk/election2005


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