Harold Wilson1954
Bevan's resignation from the Shadow Cabinet helps put Wilson back on the front bench as a spokesman, initially, on finance
Great Britain · Politics / Labour Party. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Bevan's resignation from the Shadow Cabinet helps put Wilson back on the front bench as a spokesman, initially, on finance
Appointed Shadow Chancellor
Healey begins a period as a Labour front-bench shadow secretary of state.
Healey continues as a Labour shadow secretary of state before taking the defence portfolio.
Serves on Labour's front bench before the 1964 general election.
Healey becomes shadow defence spokesman after Labour loses the general election.
Becomes Shadow Chancellor after Labour loses the 1970 general election.
Healey becomes Shadow Chancellor after Labour loses the general election.
Serves as Shadow Leader of the House after Labour loses the general election.
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