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 Platinum Collection - see The Platinum Collection Pop Hits from the Classics Pow Pow/Big Band Spirituals Rhapsody in Blue: (Winifred Atwell plays Gershwin) Rodgers for Modems (Richard Rodgers Hits, Big Band Rogers) Salutes Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman Satin Saxes & Bouncing Brass (Satin Strings & Bouncing Brass) Sentimental Journey Shall We Dance (same as Big and Rich) Showcase Smooth 'n Swinging Strictly Instrumental Strike Up The Band (see Ted Heath Big Band) singles Strike up the Band/Fats Waller Album Sweet and Lovely Swing is King vol.1 Swing is King Swing is King vol. 2 Swing meets Latin (2 volume