The most noteworthy British general elections since 1945

General elections are the great democratic leveller. Every citizen — however wealthy, educated or interested — gets an opportunity to pass judgement on the performance of the government and the direction of public policy. Yet while elections embody a principle of equality, not all elections are equal — some are more interesting and consequential than others

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Here are the polls we regard as seven of the most significant elections since 1945.

1945: Labour by experience

Mrs. Clementine Churchill, right, laughs heartily as British Prime Minister Winston Churchill talks at Chigwell, England, during his election campain, May 27, 1945

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