The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

Delegates at a Conservative Party conference. The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

Prime Minister John Major waves to a supporter. The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister Major had little choice but to resign.

Michael Portillo campaigning for his party in a by-election. The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

Lady Thatcher, Britain's first female Prime Minister, visits a school while on the campaign trail. The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

Defense Secretary Michael Portillo leaves Conservative Central Office after learning that he lost his seat. The British general election on May 1 spelled the worst-ever defeat for the Conservative Party. With only 31 percent of the vote, Prime Minister John Major had little choice but to resign.

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