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Longer Odds Against Wilson Labor Majority in UK Vote
UK Labour suffered a parliamentary seat loss in a special election as bookmakers slashed odds against Wilson's return. Conservatives hailed the results as hinting at a large majority in the next general election, with Swindon riding a narrow 500 vote margin and four other seats showing reduced Labour majorities from 1968. Barker warned of a Conservative Commons majority if a general vote is held. polls had previously suggested Wilson closening the gap.
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