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 set) (see Ted Heath meets Edmundo Ros) Swing Session: New master of 89th Palladium Concert Swing Session/Palladium Revisited Swing Spectacular (Readers Digest compilation) Swings in Hi-stereo/My very good friends the bandleaders Ted Heath 1935–1945 compilation Ted Heath and his Music: promotional issue in USA compilation Ted Heath and his Music broadcast Ted Heath at the BBC Ted Heath and Edmundo Ros Ted Heath and Friends (selection of singles) Ted Heath at Kingsway Hall: see Swing Session Ted Heath Big Band (similar to Strike up the Band) Ted Heath Collection 3/52 Ted Heath goes Latin 05/61 Ted Heath in Concert (Beaulieu