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What was the result of the 1974 UK general election that led to Wilson's second term as Prime Minister?

  • Labour majority

  • Conservative majority

  • Hung parliament

  • Liberal majority

Answer

The February 1974 UK general election resulted in a hung parliament. Although the Conservatives won more votes than Labour, Edward Heath's talks with the Liberal Party failed, and Wilson was appointed Prime Minister for a second time.
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