Leaders of the Opposition [electronic resource] : From Churchill to Cameron /
Heppell, T.editor.
Timothy Heppell brings together a renowned group of contributors to consider the role of the Leader of the Opposition in British Politics. The book argues that the neglect of opposition studies needs to be addressed, especially given the increasing importance attached to the performance the Leader of the Opposition in the British political system.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on Contributors; 1 Introduction; 2 Winston Churchill, 1945-51; 3 Clement Attlee, 1951-5; 4 Hugh Gaitskell, 1955-63; 5 Harold Wilson, 1963-4 and 1970-4; 6 Alec Douglas-Home, 1964-5; 7 Edward Heath, 1965-70 and 1974-5; 8 Margaret Thatcher, 1975-9; 9 James Callaghan, 1979-80; 10 Michael Foot, 1980-3; 11 Neil Kinnock, 1983-92; 12 John Smith, 1992-4; 13 Tony Blair, 1994-7; 14 William Hague, 1997-2001; 15 Iain Duncan Smith, 2001-3; 16 Michael Howard, 2003-5; 17 David Cameron, 2005-10; 18 Conclusion; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Timothy Heppell brings together a renowned group of contributors to consider the role of the Leader of the Opposition in British Politics. The book argues that the neglect of opposition studies needs to be addressed, especially given the increasing importance attached to the performance the Leader of the Opposition in the British political system.
World politics.
Great Britain—Politics and government.
Great Britain—History.
Political science.
History, Modern.
United States—Politics and government.
Political History.
British Politics.
History of Britain and Ireland.
Political Science.
Modern History.
US Politics.