Which country held the UK 1945 General Election?

The UK 1945 General Election was held in United Kingdom. The country's electoral system, political culture, and institutional framework shaped how the election was conducted and what the results mean for governance.

Who were the candidates in the UK 1945 General Election?

2 candidates participated in the UK 1945 General Election, including Clement Attlee, Winston Churchill. The field of candidates reflects the political landscape and the range of options available to voters.

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UK 1945 General Election

Name: UK 1945 General Election
Location: United Kingdom

UK general election held July 1945. Clement Attlee's Labour won a historic landslide, defeating Winston Churchill's Conservatives despite Churchill's wartime popularity. Labour won 393 seats to the Conservatives' 213.

UK 1945 General Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United Kingdom.

Country: United Kingdom
Candidates: 2

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UK 1945 General Election is one of the tracked elections shaping power in United Kingdom.

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