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Norway's Labour Party claims victory in general election

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The country's centre-left bloc retained power despite a strong showing from the anti-immigration Progress Party.

Breakdown
  • Labour Party, led by Jonas Gahr Støre, wins a second term.
  • Centre-left bloc secures majority with 89 seats in parliament. 17s
  • Progress Party achieves its best-ever result but remains in opposition. 23s
  • Coalition negotiations are expected to follow the election. 31s
  • Støre pledges to retain Norway's wealth tax, opposed by the Progress Party. 38s
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