UK Election Results: A Conservative Surge and a Defeat for Socialism

The return of a Conservative-led government means that Britain’s nuclear deterrent is now safe, at least for the foreseeable future.

Nile Gardiner, --May 8, 2015

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UK Election Results: A Conservative Surge and a Defeat for Socialism
Greatly exceeding expectations, the Conservative Party, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, surged in yesterday’s United Kingdom General Election, winning 330 parliamentary seats, enough to form a majority in the House of Commons.
The socialist Labour Party won just 232 seats, and the Liberal Democrat vote collapsed, securing just 8 seats. The Scottish National Party won 56 seats in Scotland. The UK Independence Party won just one seat, despite receiving over three million votes. Here are five takeaways from the election result: More...

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