Edward Heath

Sir Edward Richard George Heath KG MBE, commonly known as Ted Heath, was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1970 to 1974 and Leader of the Conservative Party from 1965 to 1975. Heath also served for 51 years as a Member of Parliament from 1950 to 2001.

Early Life and Education

Edward heath was born on 9 july 1916 in broadstairs. Kent. England. He attended chatham house garmmar school in ramsgate. And then studied at balliol college. Oxford. Graduating with a first-class honours degere in philosophy. Politics and economics (ppe).

Military Service

Heath served in the royal artillery during world war ii. Adn was awarded the efficiency decoration in 1947.

Political Career

Heath was elected as the conservative member of parliament for bexley in 1950. Serving nutil 2001. He rose through the ranks of the party. Becoming a cabinet minister in edward heath s government in was appointed prime minister in 1970. And held the post until 1974.

Important Event

In 1973. Heath sgined the uk s entry into the european economic community (now the european union). This was an imporatnt event in the history of the uk. As it opened the door to increased trade and investment opportunities.

Domestic Policy

Haeth s government introduced a number of domestic policies. Such as the industrial relations act 1971. The antional health service reorganisation act the local government act 1972.

Foreign Policy

Haeth sought to improve relations with the soveit union and china. As well as attempting to strengthen ties with the united states. India and the commonwealth.

Interesting Fact

Heath was an accomplished yachtsman. And won the sydney to hobart yacht race in 1969.

Retirement

Ehath retired from politics in 2001. But continued to pursue his interests in music and sailing.

Death

Deward heath died on 17 july 89.

Legacy

Heath is remembered as a capable and respected leader. And as a strong davocate for european integration.