General Election 1997

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:date May 1, 1997
gptkbp:election gptkb:General_Election_1992
gptkb:General_Election_2001
gptkbp:government gptkb:Labour_Government
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label General Election 1997
gptkbp:is_opposed_by gptkb:Conservative_Party
gptkbp:key_policies gptkb:Constitution
gptkb:healthcare_reform
Education reform
Welfare reform
Environmental policies
Anti-discrimination laws
Child protection laws
Support for LGBTQ+ rights
Support for the arts
Pension reform
Regional development initiatives
Housing policy reform
Support for small businesses
Support for community safety
Support for disability rights
Support for public health initiatives
Support for sports initiatives
Support for youth services
Support for elderly care
Support for mental health services
Support for community projects
Crime reduction initiatives
Civil rights expansion
Public sector investment
Support for international development
Support for racial equality
Trade union rights
Support for family services
Investment in public services
Minimum wage introduction
Tax credits for low-income families
Support for research and development
Support for gender equality
Support for innovation and technology
Transport investment
Support for crime prevention
Support for education and training
Foreign policy changes
Devolution for Scotland and Wales
Reform of the House of Lords
gptkbp:leadership gptkb:Tony_Blair
gptkbp:major_issues gptkb:health_services
gptkb:Education
gptkb:economy
Social Justice
gptkbp:notable_nominees gptkb:Paddy_Ashdown
gptkb:William_Hague
gptkbp:result Labour Party victory
gptkbp:seating_capacity 418
659
gptkbp:significance End of 18 years of Conservative government
gptkbp:slogan Because Britain deserves better.
gptkbp:voter_turnout 71.4%
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:House_of_Commons
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4