Profiles of the major political parties contesting the 2005 Election.
LABOUR PARTY
Formed in 1900, the Labour Party will be gunning for an unprecedented third election victory on the trot. The party enjoys a majority of 166 seats. Key players
Formed in 1900, the Labour Party will be gunning for an unprecedented third election victory on the trot. The party enjoys a majority of 166 seats. Key players
CONSERVATIVE PARTY
A disastrous election in 2001 saw the Tories trounced but Michael Howard's party knows the key election battleground will be in the marginal seats. Key players
A disastrous election in 2001 saw the Tories trounced but Michael Howard's party knows the key election battleground will be in the marginal seats. Key players
LIBERAL DEMOCRAT PARTY
The Liberal Democrats have been garnering support and votes over the last two elections and hope to capitalise on the success they enjoyed in by-elections in this election campaign. Key players
The Liberal Democrats have been garnering support and votes over the last two elections and hope to capitalise on the success they enjoyed in by-elections in this election campaign. Key players
IRISH PARTIES
At the last election, Ulster had the highest turnout of electors and the parties will fight hard for influence in Westminster.
At the last election, Ulster had the highest turnout of electors and the parties will fight hard for influence in Westminster.
OTHER PARTIES
Other parties will also stand on more nationalist tickets. The SNP and Plaid Cymru will battle for their nation's voice in Parliament. Key players
Other parties will also stand on more nationalist tickets. The SNP and Plaid Cymru will battle for their nation's voice in Parliament. Key players