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The Grocer's Daughter, [71] a double meaning in that she was literally the daughter of a grocer, but also the successor to Edward Heath, "The Grocer". The Iron Lady [72] (See Margaret Thatcher § "The 'Iron Lady' Sounds the Alarm".) Madame Frit, derived from her use of the dialect word frit in the House. [73] Maggie [74] Maggie the Great [75]
Sir Edward Richard George Heath (9 July 1916 – 17 July 2005), commonly known as Ted Heath, was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1975. Heath also served for 51 years as a Member of Parliament from 1950 to 2001.
George Edward Heath (30 March 1902 – 18 November 1969) [1] was a British musician and big band leader. Heath led what is widely considered Britain's greatest post-war big band, [ 2 ] recording more than 100 albums, [ 3 ] which sold over 20 million copies. [ 4 ]
Edward Heath believed the CPRS was an important part of his government. "Their work was invariably thoroughly researched and well presented. I regard the CPRS as one of the best innovations of my years at No. 10. As a group which advised ministers collectively, it helped to maintain the cohesion of the government." [7]
Edward Heath of the Conservative Party formed the Heath ministry and was appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom by Queen Elizabeth II on 19 June 1970, following the 18 June general election. Heath's ministry ended after the February 1974 general election , which produced a hung parliament , leading to the formation of a minority ...
Heath in 1969. The term 'Selsdon Man' was coined by Labour Party Prime Minister Harold Wilson to describe the free-market economic policy of his principal rival, Conservative leader Edward Heath. [1] The term 'Selsdon Man' was intended as a derogatory reference to the historic 'Piltdown Man', [2] the supposed remains of an early human
During this period there were five prime ministers: three Conservatives, Harold Macmillan, Sir Alec Douglas-Home, and Edward Heath, and two from the Labour Party, Harold Wilson (who served twice) and James Callaghan.
Rowland failed in his legal attempt to block the move [7] but was subsequently backed by shareholders and retained his position. [8] British Prime Minister Edward Heath, referring to the case, criticised the company in the House of Commons and described events there as "the unpleasant and unacceptable face of capitalism". [9]