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 (same as Strike up the Band) Big Band Blues (also The World of Big Band Blues) Big Band Dixie Sound/Big Band Blues Big Band Dixie Sound Big Band Gershwin (Gershwin for Moderns) Big Band Percussion Big Band Percussion Big Band Spirituals Big Band Themes Remembered vol. 1 Big Band Themes Remembered vol. 2 Big Band World of Ted Heath compilation Chartbusters (Fever) Coast to Coast Dancing Time 1959 radio Decca Singles & Rarites vol. 1 Decca Singles & Rarites vol. 2 Decca Singles & Rarites vol. 3 Euphoria compilation Farewell Concert (see "The Farewell Concert") First American Tour and Carnegie