Edward Heath the Liberal Party. Despite losing a second general election in October that year, he vowed to continue as leader of his party. In February 1975, Margaret Thatcher challenged and defeated him to win the leadership. Returning to the backbenches, Heath became an active critic of Thatcher's leadership. He remained a backbench MP until retiring at the 2001 election, serving as the Father of the House for his last nine years in Parliament. Outside politics, Heath was a world-class yachtsman and a talented musician. He died in 2005, aged 89. He is one of only four British prime ministers never to
Ted Heath discography Collection 4CDs The Farewell Concert The Golden Age vol 1 compilation The Golden Age vol 2 compilation The Golden Age vol 3 compilation The Golden Age vol 4 compilation The Great American Songbook The Great Film Hits/Pop Hits from the Classics The Instruments of the Dance Orchestra 10/60 The Legendary Big Bands–Ted Heath various The Lost Treasures Of Ted Heath 4 vol. CD various The Phase 4 World of Ted Heath 9 compilation The Platinum Collection The Sound of Music The Ted Heath Band in Concert The Ted Heath Band Salutes Benny Goodman The Ted Heath Band Salutes Tommy Dorsey