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James Callaghan

former prime minister of the United Kingdom (1912–2005)

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James Callaghan was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom during the 1970s, leading the country through a period of significant economic and social challenges. He remains a notable figure in modern British political history as the last Labour Prime Minister of the 20th century and one of the few British leaders to have held all four great offices of state.

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Person · Open Library

Born: 1912
Died: 2005
Works: 9

Top works

Challenges and opportunities for British foreign policy
The Common Market
Communique from office of the Home Secretary, James Callaghan M.P., 29 August 1969
Democracy and leadership ; Our interdependent world
A house divided

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Acting · Portsmouth, England, UK

Leonard James Callaghan, Baron Callaghan of Cardiff, KG, PC, often known as Jim Callaghan, was a British politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1976 to 1979 and Leader of the Labour Party from 1976 to 1980.

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1979: Big Bang of the Present — Self - Politician (archive footage)2019
How to Win the TV Debate — Self (archive footage)2010
How to Be an Ex-Prime Minister — Self2007
Cabinet Confidential — Self2001
How to Be Foreign Secretary — Self1998
How to Be Prime Minister — Self

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Member of Parliament In office 5 July 1945 – 18 May 1987 Preceded byArthur Evans Succeeded byAlun Michael ConstituencyCardiff South (1945–1950) Cardiff South East (1950–1983) Cardiff South and Penarth (1983–1987)

Personal details BornLeonard James Callaghan (1912-03-27)27 March 1912 Portsmouth, Hampshire, England