Who won the 1963 Canadian election?
Who won the 1963 Canadian election?
It resulted in the defeat of the minority Progressive Conservative (Tory) government of Prime Minister John Diefenbaker, with the Liberals returning to power for the first time in 6 years, where they would remain for twenty of the next twenty-one years (winning every election except the 1979 election until their …
Who was prime minister in April 1964?
The Labour Party defeats the Conservatives. Harold Wilson becomes prime minister, having gained a majority of five seats. The election result spells the end of 13 years of Conservative government, although the prime minister Alec Douglas-Home had only entered office 12 months ago.
Who won in 1967 elections in India?
1967 Indian general election
Leader | Indira Gandhi | C. Rajagopalachari |
Party | INC | SWA |
Leader’s seat | Rae Bareli | Did not contest |
Seats won | 283 | 44 |
Seat change | 78 | 26 |
Who was the 13th prime minister of Canada?
John Diefenbaker
The Right Honourable John Diefenbaker PC CH QC FRSC FRSA | |
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Diefenbaker in 1957 | |
13th Prime Minister of Canada | |
In office June 21, 1957 – April 22, 1963 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Who was the prime minister before Pearson?
Lester B. Pearson
The Right Honourable Lester B. Pearson PC OM CC OBE | |
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In office 10 September 1948 – 20 June 1957 | |
Prime Minister | W. L. Mackenzie King Louis St. Laurent |
Preceded by | Louis St. Laurent |
Succeeded by | John Diefenbaker |
Who won general election 1964?
It resulted in the Conservatives, led by the incumbent Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, narrowly losing to the Labour Party, led by Harold Wilson; Labour secured an overall majority of four seats and ended its thirteen years in opposition.
Who was prime minister after Tony Blair?
List of prime ministers
Name | Time in office | Political party |
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David Cameron | 2010 – 2016 | Conservative |
Gordon Brown | 2007 – 2010 | Labour |
Tony Blair | 1997 – 2007 | Labour |
John Major | 1990 – 1997 | Conservative |