2010 UK General Election

The 2010 UK General Election was held to choose Members of Parliament (MPs) to form the government. No party won an outright majority, resulting in a hung parliament. The Conservative Party, led by David Cameron, and the Liberal Democrats, led by Nick Clegg, entered a coalition agreement, allowing them to govern together. This was the first coalition government in the UK since World War II. The Labour Party, led by Gordon Brown, lost power after eight years in office. The election reflected public concern about the economy and public services, leading to policy compromises within the coalition.