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Labour loses ground in Sunderland Central
General Election 2010: Labour loses ground in Sunderland Central

By Sasjkia Otto The Conservatives have gained a 4.8 per cent swing in Sunderland Central, in an area with a strong history of Labour support. However, coming second with 12,710 votes, the Tories failed to produce a much-speculated Basildon moment – a reference to the Tory victory in Basildon in 1992, which signalled early on… Read more »

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Labour's hold in Erith and Thamesmead means Britain has a hung parliament
General election 2010: Erith and Thamesmead tips the balance

By Aled Thomas Britain has a hung parliament. The Labour hold of Erith and Thamesmead means that no single party can gain the magic number of 326 seats necessary to form a majority government. Despite a large swing of 6.3% from Labour to the Conservatives, Teresa Pearce won with 19,068 votes, a majority of 5,703… Read more »