Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament
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Anthony Wedgewood Benn Biography and Timeline
Follow Anthony Wedgewood Benn through 16 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Anthony Wedgewood Benn, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
16Distinct records
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1950–1987Years on this page
1950
1960
Peerage
Becomes Viscount Stansgate on his fathers death, forced to leave the Commons
1963
Legislation
Helps pass the Peerage Act, renounces his viscountcy & returns to the Commons
Reform of Parliament
Helps pass the Peerage Act, renounces his viscountcy & returns to the Commons
1964
Postmaster General
Appointed Postmaster General
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1964-1966
1966
Minister of Technology
Appointed Minister of Technology
Role range: 1964-1970 – 1966-1970
1972
Referendum
Proposes that there should be a referundum on Britains membership of the EC
1974
Minister of Trade & Industry
Appointed Minister of Trade & Industry
Role range: 1974-1979 – 1974-1975
1975
Referendum
In Cabinet votes to dissociate from Labours policy of accepting the yes vote
Role range: 1974-1979 – 1974-1975
Minister of Energy
Appointed Minister of Energy
Role range: 1974-1976 – 1975-1979
1976
Election
Wins 37 votes in the 1st round of the leadership election & withdraws. Transfers his support to Michael Foot
Role range: 1974-1976 – 1975-1979
1979
Arguments for Socialism
Publication of "Arguments for Socialism"
Arguments
Publication of "Arguments for Socialism"
1981
Election
Secures 40% Union votes & 30% for the Party & Constituencies for leadership elections
Reform of Electoral System
Secures 40% Union votes & 30% for the Party & Constituencies for leadership elections
1987
Diaries
Publication of "Diaries"
Records, sources and methodology
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