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 Max Bygraves & Ted Heath: Hits of the 30s Max Bygraves & Ted Heath: Hits of the 20s (Max Sings whiles Ted Swings) More Lost Treasures 4CDs My very good friends the Bandleaders New Palladium Performances (Palladium Revisited) Nice one, Ted compilation Olde Englyshe Our Kind of Jazz (Things to come) Our Kind of Jazz/Spotlight on the Sidemen") Palladium: Revisited (New Palladium Performances) Palladium: Ted Heath at the London Palladium (89th) Palladium: Ted Heath at the London Palladium vol. 3 Palladium: Ted Heath's 100th Palladium Concert Palladium: Ted Heath at the London Palladium vol. 4 Play it again Ted compilation