Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Michael Foot Biography and Timeline

Follow Michael Foot through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Michael Foot, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1951–1983Years on this page

1951

Prescription Charges

Bevanite Ally · London · Politics / Labour Party

Supports Bevan during the Labour split over health service charges and rearmament.

Role range: 1945-1955

1960

Ebbw Vale By-Election

Member of Parliament · Ebbw Vale · Politics / Labour Party

Wins Bevan's former seat for Labour.

Role range: 1960-1992

1976

Scotland Wales Bill Debate

Government Minister · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

Michael Foot helped manage parliamentary debate over the combined Scotland and Wales Bill, which faced substantial opposition.

1977

Separate Scotland Bill Introduced

Government Minister · London · Government / Government of Great Britain

The government brought forward a distinct Scotland Bill after its earlier combined devolution legislation failed.

1983

European Withdrawal Manifesto

Leader · Great Britain · Politics / Labour Party

Leads Labour into an election on a manifesto pledging withdrawal from the European Economic Community.

Role range: 1980-1983

Records, sources and methodology

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