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Graphic shows numbers of seats that changed hands in British general elections since 1979 when Margaret Thatcher came to power. Even during election landslides seven in 10 seats do not change hands.
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UK marginal battleground seats

April 19, 2017 - Theresa May’s snap general election will be decided in 112 marginal constituencies -- seats with majorities of 10% or less that require a swing of 5% for the incumbent party to lose.

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PUBLISHED: 19/04/2017; STORY: Graphic News
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