2005 British Election Analysis

May 2005: The 2005 British general election was held on May 5, 2005. Contrary to its strong position in 2001, the Labour party faced a tough fight to retain its parliamentary majority. While in the end it won an unprecedent third term in power, Labour's parliamentary majority was reduced significantly to 66 seats. The party also garnered 35.2% of the vote....For more on the 2005 election, read the analysis by the political scientists who are conducting the 2005 British Election Study at the University of Essex.