The United Kingdom general election of 1970 was held on 18 June 1970, and resulted in a surprise victory for the Conservative Party under leader Edward Heath, which defeated the Labour Party under Harold Wilson.
The United Kingdom general election of 1970 was held on 18 June 1970. The United Kingdom general election of 1970 resulted in a surprise victory for the Conservative Party under leader Edward Heath. Leader Edward Heath defeated the Labour Party under Harold Wilson.