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First Shadow Cabinet of Harold Wilson
Labour Shadow Cabinet of 1964 in British Politics / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The First Shadow Cabinet of Harold Wilson was created on 14 February 1963 following the death of Hugh Gaitskell on 18 January 1963.[1]
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First Shadow Cabinet of Harold Wilson | |
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![]() Shadow Cabinet of the United Kingdom | |
1963 ā 1964 | |
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Date formed | 14 February 1963 |
Date dissolved | 16 October 1964 |
People and organisations | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Leader of the Opposition | Harold Wilson |
Deputy Leader of the Opposition | George Brown |
Member party | |
Status in legislature | Official Opposition 258 / 630ā(41%) |
History | |
Election | 1963 Labour Party leadership election |
Legislature terms | 42nd UK Parliament |
Predecessor | Shadow Cabinet of Hugh Gaitskell |
Successor | Shadow Cabinet of Alec Douglas-Home |
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