Conservatives claim decisive win in British election, defying predictions

Conservatives set to retain power in British elections

Voters defied predictions of a deadlocked election and put the Conservative Party on the cusp of a majority in Parliament.

By Griff Witte, Dan Balz and Karla Adam-May 8

LONDON — British Prime Minister David Cameron moved to form a government on his own terms Friday after a resounding election victory that defied predictions of a deadlocked vote and forced his main political rivals to step down.

Conservatives claim decisive win in British election, defying predictions.odt by Thavam Ratna