Who was the leader of the Conservatives in 1997?
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Who was the leader of the Conservatives in 1997?
Leaders of the Party (1922–present)
| Leader (Birth–death) | Constituency / title | Prime Minister (term) |
|---|---|---|
| John Major (b. 1943) | Huntingdon | |
| himself 1990–97 | ||
| Blair 1997–2007 | ||
| William Hague (b. 1961) | Richmond (Yorks) |
Where does William Hague come from?
Wentworth, United Kingdom
William Hague/Place of birth
How tall is William Hague?
5′ 10″
William Hague/Height
What school did William Hague go to?
Magdalen College
INSEAD
William Hague/Education
When did Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party?
Thatcher became Conservative Party leader and Leader of the Opposition on 11 February 1975; she appointed Whitelaw as her deputy.
What was Tony Blair’s majority 1997?
The final result of the election on 2 May 1997 revealed that Labour had won a landslide majority, making a net gain of 146 seats and winning 43.2\% of the vote.
When was William Hague the leader of the Conservative Party?
William Hague
| The Right Honourable The Lord Hague of Richmond PC FRSL | |
|---|---|
| Leader of the Conservative Party | |
| In office 19 June 1997 – 13 September 2001 | |
| Deputy | Peter Lilley Michael Portillo |
| Chairman | Cecil Parkinson Michael Ancram |
Who is William Hague married to?
Ffion Haguem. 1997
William Hague/Spouse
Is William Hague still an MP?
He was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Richmond (Yorks) in North Yorkshire from 1989 to 2015. He served in the Cameron government as First Secretary of State from 2010 to 2015, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs from 2010 to 2014, and Leader of the House of Commons from 2014 to 2015.
How did Thatcher became leader of the Conservative Party?
The 1975 Conservative Party leadership election was held in February 1975. The party’s sitting MPs voted Margaret Thatcher as party leader on the second ballot. Incumbent leader Edward Heath stood aside after the first ballot, in which he unexpectedly finished behind Thatcher.
What was the 1997 majority?
The final result of the election on 2 May 1997 revealed that Labour had won a landslide majority, making a net gain of 146 seats and winning 43.2\% of the vote. 133 Members of Parliament lost their seats. The Conservatives, meanwhile, suffered defeat with a net loss of 178 seats, despite winning 30.7\% of the vote.