Who narrowly defeated Healey in November 1980 for the Leadership role?
Tony Benn
Michael Foot
James Callaghan
Harold Wilson
Answer
Michael Foot, a prominent British politician and a member of the Labour Party, narrowly defeated Denis Healey in November 1980, winning the Labour Party leadership election by a slim margin. Foot had previously served as the Secretary of State for Employment in the Labour government of Harold Wilson and was considered a strong candidate within the party.
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