In the US, official results have been deviating from exit polls to a greater extent in every election starting in 2000. Of course, we are told that this just means that exit polling just isn't that good.
Admittedly I don't know how exit polls work in other countries, but when the poll relies solely on people telling the truth as to which party they voted for, they really aren't that great.
She (Rebekah Brooks) isn't Andy Coulson's replacement; Craig Oliver, former controller at BBC Global News, is David Cameron's new communications chief.
I agree with the rest of your comment though!
The sooner you fall behind, the more time you have to catch up.