2005 British Election

Events surrounding the British general election to be held on May 5, 2005 were shown.

Scenes of the party leaders campaigning and interviews with journalists covering the election were shown. On April 19, 2005 Stryker McGuire, London Bureau Chief for Newsweek was interviewed about election coverage for the American and international audiences and a brief scene of an editorial meetings was shown. A video clip of Prime Minister Tony Blair campaigning was shown. Then on April 24, 2005, John Ray of ITN was interviewed about covering the Blair campaign. A video clip of British Conservative Party Leader Michael Howard campaigning was shown. Then on April 23, 2005, Emma Hurd of Sky News was interviewed in Hastings, England, about covering the Howard campaign. A video clip of British Liberal Democrats Party Leader Charles Kennedy campaigning was shown. close