UK’s landmark postwar elections: When Labour ended 13 years of Conservative rule in 1964

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s upcoming general election is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. Many analysts believe it will be one of the country’s most consequential elections since the end of World War II.

Ahead of the July 4 vote, The Associated Press takes a look back at other landmark U.K. elections since the war.

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In 1964, the Conservative Party had been in power for 13 years and was on its fourth prime minister, Alec Douglas-Home.