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Who succeeded Harold Wilson as Prime Minister?

  • Margaret Thatcher

  • Edward Heath

  • James Callaghan

  • John Major

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James Callaghan succeeded Harold Wilson as Prime Minister. Wilson resigned in 1976 due to health issues, and Callaghan, who had been serving as Chancellor of the Exchequer, took over the position. Callaghan faced many challenges during his tenure, including economic instability, high unemployment, and social unrest. Despite these challenges, he is remembered as a skilled negotiator and a dedicated public servant.
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