I thought he had a majority of 1 which was wiped out by an early bi-election. - Wrath of the Barclay

I thought he had a majority of 1 which was wiped out by an early bi-election.

Even then you go back to Heath in 1970 for a third opposition leader to win.

Posted By: Ruttles on October 24th 2022 at 22:48:49

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PM trivia question (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Oct 24, 21:02:03
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  - Actually that's not quite right (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Oct 24, 22:35:12
    - I was thinking that (n/m) (General Chat) - Ruttles, Oct 24, 22:44:37
      - I thought he had a majority of 1 which was wiped out by an early bi-election. (General Chat) - Ruttles, Oct 24, 22:48:49
        
        No. He only won 301 seats in 1970. (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Oct 24, 22:54:10
        
        1974 (n/m) (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Oct 24, 23:07:27
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    - You've got it (General Chat) - Winged Eel Creosote, Oct 24, 21:25:22
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