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The 2015 general election saw many familiar faces lose their seats in parliament.

Ed Balls, Vince Cable and Esther McVey are among those who will have to hand back their pass and seek employment elsewhere. But for people who have often spent their whole careers in public office, how do they cope with this sudden and dramatic change?

Lib Dem Sir Nick Harvey and Labour鈥檚 Tom Harris, both of whom lost their seats on 7th May, spoke to Victoria about their experiences, along with Labour鈥檚 Baroness Smith, who offered advice after losing her seat in 2010.