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Map of the United Kingdom color-coded by region to show the results of the 2005 general election. Regions in England are shaded mostly red and blue, representing Labour and Conservative party wins, with Labour dominating the north and London, and Conservatives leading in the south and east. Scotland is mainly red for Labour, with some yellow for Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party. Wales is mostly red for Labour, and Northern Ireland is divided among several parties, including Democrat
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British general election of 2005

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Map of the United Kingdom color-coded by region to show the results of the 2005 general election. Regions in England are shaded mostly red and blue, representing Labour and Conservative party wins, with Labour dominating the north and London, and Conservatives leading in the south and east. Scotland is mainly red for Labour, with some yellow for Liberal Democrats and Scottish National Party. Wales is mostly red for Labour, and Northern Ireland is divided among several parties, including Democrat
British general election of 2005 Results of the British general election held May 5, 2005.

The British general election of 2005 resulted in the Labour Party, led by Tony Blair, securing a third consecutive term in office. However, their majority was reduced compared to the previous election. The Labour Party won 356 seats with 35.3% of the vote. The Conservative Party, led by Michael Howard at the time, secured 198 seats (32.3% of the vote), and the Liberal Democrats obtained 62 seats (22.1% of the vote). Following this election, Michael Howard announced his resignation as leader of the Conservative Party, and David Cameron was later chosen as the new leader in December 2005.12

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