1979 United Kingdom general election
Timeline
After suffering a vote of no confidence on 28 March 1979, Prime Minister James Callaghan was forced to announce that he would request a dissolution of Parliament to onset a general election.

1979 United Kingdom general election

Section Title: Timeline
Table Section Text: After suffering a vote of no confidence on 28 March 1979, Prime Minister James Callaghan was forced to announce that he would request a dissolution of Parliament to onset a general election.

Saturday 7 April	Dissolution of the 47th Parliament and campaigning officially begins; 2,576 candidates enter to contest 635 seats

Wednesday 2 May	Campaigning officially ends

Thursday 3 May	Polling day

Friday 4 May	The Conservative Party wins power with a majority of 43

Wednesday 9 May	The 48th Parliament assembles

Tuesday 15 May	State Opening of Parliament

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The 1979 United Kingdom general election was held on 3 May 1979 to elect 635 members.

final_sentence: The 1979 United Kingdom general election was held on 3 May 1979 to elect 635 members.