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
2015 Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election vote totals of the remaining two candidates in order to determine a winner. First ballot: "No candidate received more than 50% of the vote after the first count; Compton eliminated" Second Ballot: "Lantz had a majority of the vote on the second count and was declared the winner" 2,954 votes were cast. Vote counts were not released. 2015 Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island leadership election The Progressive Conservative Party of Prince Edward Island selected a new leader on February 28, 2015, to replace Olive Crane who resigned on January 31, 2013. The Progressive Conservatives have been the Official