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Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1971

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Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1971

The 1971 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 17 November 1971 after left wingers Michael Foot and Tony Benn challenged incumbent deputy leader Roy Jenkins.

Candidates

  • Roy Jenkins, incumbent Deputy Leader, Member of Parliament for Birmingham Stechford
  • Michael Foot, Shadow Leader of the House of Commons, Member of Parliament for Ebbw Vale
  • Tony Benn, Chairman of the Labour Party, Member of Parliament for Bristol East

    • References

    Labour Party (UK) deputy leadership election, 1971 Wikipedia
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