United Kingdom general election, 2005

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The United Kingdom general election of 2005 was held on Thursday, 5 May, 2005 and won by the Labour Party, led by Tony Blair. The Labour Party secured an overall majority of 66. For details by constituency see 2005 general election results.

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5 May - 2005 - Labour Party - Tony Blair - 2005 general election results

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The general election took place in 646 constituencies across the United Kingdom, for seats in the House of Commons. All but one constituency polled on 5 May; the remaining seat of Staffordshire South was postponed due to the death of a candidate and took place on 23 June.

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General election - 646 constituencies - House of Commons - 5 May - Staffordshire South - 23 June

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The election was held under the first-past-the-post system. Local elections in parts of England and in Northern Ireland were held on the same day. The polls were open for 15 hours, from 0700 to 2200 BST (0600 to 2100 UTC). The election came just over three weeks after the dissolution of Parliament on 11 April by Queen Elizabeth II, at the request of the Prime Minister, Tony Blair.

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First-past-the-post - Local elections - England - Northern Ireland - BST - UTC - Dissolution - Parliament - 11 April - Queen Elizabeth II - Prime Minister

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