1997 UK General Election: Labour Landslide Victory

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In a historic election, the Labour Party secured a landslide victory in the 1997 United Kingdom general election, ending 18 years of Conservative rule.

Key Facts:

• The election was held on Thursday, May 1, 1997.
• The Labour Party, led by Tony Blair, won 418 seats, a gain of 146 seats.
• The governing Conservative Party, led by John Major, suffered a crushing defeat, losing 178 seats and falling to 165.
• The Liberal Democrats gained 10 seats, bringing their total to 46.
• The election marked the end of a long period of Conservative dominance in British politics.