1975 Labour Party leadership election
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_event
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
influenced future Labour Party policies
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| gptkbp:awards |
lost the election
was known for his radical views died in 2018 was a member of the House of Lords advocated for nationalization continued to be influential in Labour politics was a cabinet minister was a key figure in the left of the party was a member of Parliament was a prominent figure in the Labour Party was a proponent of democratic socialism was a vocal critic of the establishment was born in 1925 was seen as a leftist candidate |
| gptkbp:election_year |
two-round system
James Callaghan received majority support |
| gptkbp:held_in |
gptkb:1975
gptkb:Labour_Party |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
gptkb:James_Callaghan
gptkb:Tony_Benn focused on party direction |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
1975 Labour Party leadership election
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
political climate of the 1970s
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| gptkbp:leadership |
became Prime Minister
died in 2005 was born in 1912 was a member of the House of Lords faced economic challenges during his leadership served as leader until 1980 was a key player in post-war British politics was a member of Parliament was a trade unionist was elected leader was involved in the 1976 IMF crisis was known for his consensus politics was seen as a moderate was succeeded by Margaret Thatcher |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
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| gptkbp:notable_inductees |
2
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| gptkbp:political_party |
has a history of internal conflict
has a significant electoral history has had multiple leadership elections has undergone various ideological shifts was founded in 1900 was in opposition |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
1974 Labour Party leadership election
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| gptkbp:resulted_in |
leadership of the Labour Party
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| gptkbp:significance |
determined the leader of the Labour Party
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| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
1980 Labour Party leadership election
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| gptkbp:type |
gptkb:Politician
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| gptkbp:voter_turnout |
high
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| gptkbp:voting_method |
secret ballot
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| gptkbp:winner |
gptkb:James_Callaghan
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Harold_Wilson's_government
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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