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U.K elections: Cameron wins
Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party drew far stronger support than expected in the U.K. election Thursday, exit polls and early returns indicated, suggesting the Tories will continue to lead the government after a tight campaign.
The exit polls forecast the Conservatives would win 316 seats in Parliament, while the main opposition Labour Party would get 239. Meanwhile, the returns showed the Scottish National Party rolling to its best-ever U.K. election result, flattening Labour in an area it had traditionally dominated.
“This is clearly a very strong night for the Conservative Party,” Mr. Cameron said in a speech in his constituency, with two thirds of the results in.
“Some people say, in fact I’ve often said, that there’s only one opinion poll that counts, and that’s the one on election day,” Mr. Cameron added. “And I’m not sure that’s ever been truer, than it is today and tonight.”
If the results hold, the election could have a far reaching, landscape-shifting impact on U.K. politics.
If Mr. Cameron remains as prime minister, he owes voters a referendum on whether to stay in the European Union. Mr. Cameron opposes leaving the EU, but some vocal members of his own party are pushing for an exit.
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Don Lucassi
May 8, 2015 at 7:23 am
Na real “far stronger support than expected”, as I didn’t expect him to win. I guess its the power of incumbency at work. Will Cameron get better this term?
Jedimaster
May 8, 2015 at 8:29 am
I hope his second term yields better results that the first term. This time, it’s an outright conservative win. The omens are ominous, let’s hope things get better, The first regime brought cuts and the London riots, the rise of UKIP and right wing organizations. Their scaremongering and focusing on immigration was divisive. Cameron seems to be out of touch with the common people and seems to favour policies that aid the wealthy. I hope they don’t lose the NHS, that would be a big blow. Congrats to him though, he worked hard for this victory, even though I would’ve preferred Labour.
Apachee zooma
May 8, 2015 at 10:12 am
Heard one of the top politicians lost to a 20-year old student. That is real CHANGE. We look forward to the day money won’t count in who wins in Nigeria.
billion$
May 8, 2015 at 3:21 pm
okay and he wins again…congrats!!please do better than ur usual self..