Who replaced Harold Wilson as Prime Minister?
Margaret Thatcher
Edward Heath
James Callaghan
Tony Blair
Answer
James Callaghan succeeded Harold Wilson as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when Wilson resigned in 1976 due to ill health. Callaghan, a fellow member of the Labour Party, had served as Chancellor of the Exchequer and Foreign Secretary during Wilson's time in office. He faced significant economic challenges and political turmoil during his premiership, including the ongoing conflict in Northern Ireland and widespread industrial unrest.
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