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May 11, 2011 3:09 pm
Compare the UK’s three main parties’ support over the past two decades
Explore the ebb and flow of political fortunes for the UK’s three main political parties with this interactive graphic.
While attention is currently focused on the Liberal Democrat’s substantial losses in the recent local elections, historically they are not alone in experiencing dramatic reversals in support.
Select the radio buttons below to explore how each party has performed over the past 20 years on different measures of popularity.
*Data note: Numbers include Liberal 1979-81; Liberal/SDP 1982-88; Liberal Democrat from 1989
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