General Election Results Flashcards
1
Q
1979 General Election result
A
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher’s Conservative party were elected, winning a small majority of 43 which increased in the 1983 and 1987 elections.
2
Q
1997 General Election result
A
In 1997, Tony Blair’s New Labour was elected with 418 seats, and the Labour Party remained in power until 2010. In 1997, the Labour Party achieved a 179-seat majority.
3
Q
2010 General Election result
A
In 2010, the Conservative Party were the largest party with 306 seats. But, they were short of a majority so formed a coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
