1975 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election 1975 Conservative Party (UK) leadership election The 1975 Conservative Party leadership election was held in February 1975, in which the party's sitting MPs voted Margaret Thatcher as party leader on the second ballot. Previous leader Edward Heath stood aside after the first ballot, in which he unexpectedly finished behind Thatcher. The Conservatives were the official Opposition to the Labour government, so Thatcher also became Leader of the Opposition. Edward Heath, leader of the Conservative Party and Prime Minister had called and unexpectedly lost the February 1974 general election. Although the Labour Party were able only to form a minority government,
Ted Heath discography Platinum Collection - see The Platinum Collection Pop Hits from the Classics Pow Pow/Big Band Spirituals Rhapsody in Blue: (Winifred Atwell plays Gershwin) Rodgers for Modems (Richard Rodgers Hits, Big Band Rogers) Salutes Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman Satin Saxes & Bouncing Brass (Satin Strings & Bouncing Brass) Sentimental Journey Shall We Dance (same as Big and Rich) Showcase Smooth 'n Swinging Strictly Instrumental Strike Up The Band (see Ted Heath Big Band) singles Strike up the Band/Fats Waller Album Sweet and Lovely Swing is King vol.1 Swing is King Swing is King vol. 2 Swing meets Latin (2 volume