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8 February 2012 Last updated at 11:14

UK says 'no' to alternative voteNo votes being counted

A decisive vote to keep the UK's current system for electing MPs deals a further blow to Nick Clegg, after the Lib Dems suffered heavy election losses.

Map of resultsAlternative Vote: regional results

Out of 440 voting areas across the UK, Yes votes made up the majority in only 10 areas.

Clegg: AV result is a bitter blow

Nick Clegg says the public's overwhelming rejection of a change in the UK voting system is a "bitter blow" but vows to "move on".

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