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 (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