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 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