jan 17, 1963 - Sir Alec DouglasHome is handed the party leadership in controversial circumstances.
Description:
The last aristocrat to lead the Conservatives Scottish Earl Sir Alec DouglasHome emerged as the compromise candidate during a bitter party conference in Blackpool which saw Macmillan's sudden resignation. He led the party to a narrow 1964 election defeat against Harold Wilsons Labour Party.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 17, 1963
Now
~ 63 years ago