United Kingdom general election, 1959
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This United Kingdom general election was held on October 8, 1959. It marked a third successive victory for the ruling Conservative Party, led by Harold MacMillan. The Conservatives increased their overall majority again, to 100 seats over the Labour Party under Hugh Gaitskell.
Results
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Total votes cast: 27,862,652. All parties shown. Conservatives include the National Liberal Party and Ulster Unionists.
See also
| United Kingdom general elections |
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