UK election 2005
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Blair wins historic third term with slashed majority
Tony Blair secured an historic third term in government - but with a sharply reduced majority for Labour in the House of Commons after the Conservatives made gains in crucial marginal seats.
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In the run-up to the UK election, investors gave voters a run for their money in flaunting their apathy. Labour has won its expected third term.
Analysis
Drop in seats could bring turbulence for Labour
The dramatic drop in Labour's majority could significantly affect the character of the party's third term, as well as the political longevity of its leader.
Robert Shrimsley
Election notebook
The British public finally got to have its say on the Iraq war. Now the message to those who spent the last weeks, months and years fulminating over the run-up to the conflict must be - let it go. It's over.
International reaction
World leaders applaud Blair victory
Leaders across the world congratulated Tony Blair for overcoming the divisive issue of Iraq to win his third term as UK prime minister.
Business groups’ wishlists
Labour faces tough choices over spending
As Labour ministers grapple with their new briefs over the coming weeks and months one of the biggest issues they will face will be their bids for Labour’s spending plans beyond 2007/08.
Market comment
The Short View: Investors should be cautious about the election result
The UK markets have taken Labour’s third successive election victory in their stride. But it would be a mistake for investors to be too sanguine, writes investment editor Philip Coggan.
Chris Giles
Economic fears for the next four years
A long list of risks to consumption, even if overall economic growth is fine, threatens to overshadow Labour's third term.
Interactive gallery
The campaign in pictures
The election provided some memorable images - view our picture gallery of the highs and lows of the campaign.
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