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Margaret Thatcher was elected leader of the Conservative Party in 1975, following a poll of her fellow Conservative MP's beating former PM Ted Heath.
She had never been considered for the leadership before this, and had actually declared that she did not think there would be a woman Prime Minister in her lifetime.
It was when Heath refused to step down that the Tories had to organise a 2-stage ballot, where the front-runners were asked to stand aside first time round, so that the anti-Heath votes could be concentrated on one candidate, who was clearly meant to be a stalking-horse. They chose Thatcher for this, as she was the only candidate of Ministerial rank who had no chance of actually getting elected - being a woman.
But to everyone's surprise, many backbenchers decided to vote for her in the second ballot, and she became the first-ever woman party leader - to the fury of Labour, who felt that this honour would fall to one of theirs.
John Major of the Conservative Party succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Britain's prime minister on November 28, 1990. He served until May 2, 1997, after his defeat by Tony Blair of the Labour Party
John Major of the Conservative Party succeeded Margaret Thatcher as Britain's prime minister on November 28, 1990. He served until May 2, 1997, after his defeat by Tony Blair of the Labour Party
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Was Margaret Thatcher the leader of party in 1980?
Yes. She was leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990, and prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
What ways was Margaret thatcher's life remarkable?
Her life was remarkable because she was elected first female prime minister of the UK, she was elected Leader of the Conservative Party, and was the Leader of the Opposition.
When was Margaret Thatcher Priminister and what party did she belong to?
She was prime minster from the 4th of May 1979 to the 28th of November 1990. She was the leader of the Conservative party, sometime referred to as the Tories.
Why is Margaret Thatcher famous?
Margaret Thatcher was a Conservative MP in the United Kingdom between 1959 and 1992. Prime Minister 1979-90. Leader of the opposition 1975-9. Leader of the Conservative party 1975-90. She also served as a minister in Ted Heath's government 1970-4.
When did Maggie Thatcher become leader of the Conservative party?
On the 11th of February 1975.
Which political party did margerat thatcher work for?
Margaret Thatcher was leader of the Conservative party.
Who became Leader of the Conservative Party in 1975?
Margaret Thatcher became Leader of the Conservative Party on the 11th February 1975.
What did Margaret thatcher do for England?
She became the prime minster of the UK and was a conservative leader.
What party did Margaret thatcher support?
She was the leader of the Conservative Party, so that was the party she supported.
When did Margaret Thatcher stop being prime minister?
Margaret Thatcher stood down as leader of the Conservative party and Prime minister on the 28th of November 1990.
Who influenced Margaret thatcher to come into politics?
Margaret Thatcher was inspired by Winston Churchill. She was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990, as well as the leader of the conservative party.
Was Margaret Thatcher the leader of party in 1980?
Yes. She was leader of the Conservative Party from 1975 to 1990, and prime minister from 1979 to 1990.
Who was the Argentinian leader in the Falklands war?
President Ronald Reagan
Who was a scientist MP in the British Parliament?
One example was Margaret Thatcher (now Baroness Thatcher), the first female leader of the Conservative Party and the first British Prime Minister who was a woman. Before she went into politics, Margaret Thatcher was a graduate research chemist.
What year is Margaret thatcher from?
Margaret Thatcher held the following positions during the following periods;- Member of the House of Commons 1959-1992 Prime Minister of the UK 1979-1990 Leader of the Conservative Party 1975-1990
Was Margaret Thatcher president of England?
Answer: No she was the Prime Minister, from 1979 to 1990 and leader of the conservative party from 1975 until 1990. Hope this helps.
Was Margaret Thatcher a leader in the North American country?
No.
