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
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
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
David Cameron 2010 – 2016 Conservative
Gordon Brown 2007 – 2010 Labour
Tony Blair 1997 – 2007 Labour
John Major 1990 – 1997 Conservative

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