The most recent general UK election took place on the 7th of May 2015.
This year, due the Scottish referendum, the Scottish National party got 56/59 seats in Scotland as a lot of support was gained. Due to this support the SNP became the third largest party in the Commons.
The Liberal Democrats received their worst vote ever since 1970 and held just 8 out of their previous 57 seats. The Green Party won their highest ever share of the vote with 3.8% and held their only seat of Brighton Pavillion with a higher majority.
Now, we all know UKIP was despised by many, and this showed by them only gaining one seat at Clacton-on-Sea, however, they came third in terms of votes gaining 12.9%.
David Cameron, the conservative party leader and Edward Milliband, the labour party leader were the most popular parties in the most recent election. The conservatives, who won the election received 330 seats with a gain of 24 seats and the labour party received 232 with a loss of 26 seats from the previous election back in 2010.
Due to their defeat, Milliband (as a national leader) and Murphy (Scottish leader) resigned as did Clegg and Farage but Farage's resignation was rejected from his party and he remains in post.