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UK general election, 1874 - Definition and Overview

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The 1874 UK general election ended with the Liberals, led by William Gladstone, winning a majority of the votes cast, but Benjamin Disraeli's Conservatives winning the majority of seats in the House of Commons, largely because they won a number of uncontested seats.

The election also saw Irish Nationalists in the Home Rule Party become the first significant third party in Parliament.

Party Votes Seats Loss/Gain Share of Vote (%)
Liberal 1,281,159 242 - 145 52.7
Conservative 1,091,708 350 + 79 43.9
Home Rule 90,234 60 3.3

Example Usage of election,

genypolitweets: It's worth remembering that this swing is based on the election where Rudd handed Howard's arse to him. So holding even isnt ideal. #higgins
CoolMike29: Ok, I am done reading the description on becoming a Treasurer, I think I'm ready to begin my position as soon as I win the election next
bimoganzar: wish me luck for IndoDVC election
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