What are the precedents for a Labour win next week?

A surprise win for Labour at Thursday’s election could be a major shock to UK equity markets. There are few recent examples of an unexpected sharp left-ward political turn in a developed economy. But there are some historical precedents that help put a potential Labour win in context.

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