General Election Results: Conservative Victory Secures Majority

Key Points:

• 2019 UK General Election held on December 12 with 47.6 million registered voters
• Conservatives win with 365 seats, majority of 80 seats
• Prime Minister Boris Johnson secures gains in Labour heartlands

Breakdown:

The 2019 United Kingdom general election has resulted in a significant victory for the Conservative Party. With 365 seats secured, the party led by Prime Minister Boris Johnson holds a majority of 80 seats in the House of Commons.

This outcome represents a substantial gain from the 2017 election, when the Conservatives won 317 seats. The result is also a blow to the Labour Party, which had sought to challenge the Conservative dominance and regain power after a period in opposition.

Key factors in the Conservative victory include a strong campaign message focusing on "getting Brexit done" and Johnson's success in appealing to traditional Labour voters in former industrial heartlands.