General Election Summary - 2005, 2010, 2015

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Summary of 2005

Was held to elect 646 members to the British House of Commons.

The Labour Party under Tony Blair won it's third consecutive win.

Emphasised a strong economy.

Blair had suffered a decline in popularity even before the decision to send British troops to invade Iraq in 2003.

The Consecutive Party led by Michael Howard since late 2003, campaigned on policies such as immigration limits, poorly-managed hospitals and reducing high crime rates.

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