18 giug 1970 anni - 1970 Election

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Wilson seemed quite confident in his performance against Heath to the point that Wilson was coming across as smug. Wilson led an American Presidential-style where he was the focus of attention. Also, called the election during a World Cup year with England being one of the favourites to win. This meant patriotism was high and would encourage people to vote. Trade figures caused anxiety as they were to be shown a few days before election. The figures show that Heath claims that devaluation had made no families richer were correct. When the first results from the election came in from Guildford, it showed a swing of 5% to Conservatives. Wilson knew he lost.