Heath and Thatcher in Opposition

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The narrative explores the strategies employed by Edward Heath and Margaret Thatcher as Conservative Opposition Leaders from 1965-70 and 1975-79, respectively, focusing on their efforts to reclaim government after two electoral defeats. It examines the rise of New Conservatism, influenced by figures such as Enoch Powell, Keith Joseph, and Nigel Lawson, highlighting a significant shift away from the post-war Butskellite consensus. Through their leadership, the book reveals the evolving political landscape of the Conservative Party during a transformative period in British politics.