Complex sentence: In May 1989, when Andrew Peacock replaced Howard as Leader, Hewson became shadow treasurer prior to Howard's dumping Shadow finance minister Hewson was seen as the real shadow treasurer over Andrew Peacock who was shadow treasurer prior to Howard's disposal.
Split into simpler sentences: In May 1989, when Andrew Peacock replaced Howard as Leader, Hewson became shadow treasurer. Prior to Howard's dumping Shadow finance minister Hewson was seen as the real shadow treasurer over Andrew Peacock who was shadow treasurer prior to Howard's disposal.