2070 Presidential Election

The 2070 Presidential General Election was held on the 1st May 2070, this election was the first since the British Civil War that an incumbent Labour government was in power, since Freedom GB lost power many wanted to see Hugh ord retur to the presidency but he refused staing " I've alreadly served my time, for the most noble honour of my life." However Hugh Lord returned as leader of Freedom GB in 2068, after Lauren Collins resigned as Leader of Freedom GB. She Led the party and was leader of the opposition after she lost to Labour's Liam Atlee. In 2067 Liam Atlee resigned the Presidency over MatildaGate scandal and therefore with the restoration of the monarchy the position was left vacant for the next 9 months until it was abolished.

Hugh Lord returned to frontline politics as he regretted not running for a fourth term as president. He was still Member of Parliament for Bolton South East. He was confident that the sleaze and scandal following this Labour Government and his own unwavering popularity would propel Freedom GB into power again. Many questioned is growing age as he had reached 72 years old, but simply dismissed it by saying " Well, 70 is the 60 and I feel fit and healthy to continue. What this country needs is experienced leadership."

The Labour Prime Minister at the time was Lydia Hayworth and she the Member of Parliament for Exeter, she was considered a more affluent Liberal Labour politician and was despised by the Socialists in the party. However most had left to join Class War Union.