1975 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election cabinet members pledged their support for Heath including Jim Prior, Peter Carrington, Leader in the House of Lords, and Robert Carr, Shadow Chancellor. However Margaret Thatcher opted to stand, with Airey Neave as her campaign manager, as did backbencher Hugh Fraser. Even then many believed that Heath would win easily. Thatcher's support was seen as minimal, with all the Conservative daily newspapers backing Heath (although the weekly "The Spectator" backed Thatcher). As the election went on it became clear that the race was going to be much closer, as Thatcher became the clear candidate to be supported by discontented backbenchers.
Ted Heath discography Jazz Festival) Ted Heath: Spotlight on the Sidemen Ted Heath plays Al Jolson Classics Ted Heath Recalls the Fabulous Dorseys Ted Heath Salutes the Duke Ted Heath's Fats Waller Album Ted Heath Swings in Hi-Fi Ted Heath Swings in Hi-Stereo Ted Heath 21st Anniversary Album Tempo for Dancers 10 in Thanks for the memory singles That lovely weekend compilation The Beginning The Best of Ted Heath (4 vol. set:Readers Digest) compilation The Best of Ted Heath compilation The Big Band sound of Ted Heath (under Don Lusher) The Big Band World of Ted Heath compilation The Big Ones The Essential