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What was Geoffrey Howe's role in Thatcher's shadow cabinet?

  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer

  • Shadow Home Secretary

  • Shadow Foreign Secretary

  • Shadow Minister of Defence

Answer

Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer Geoffrey Howe was a prominent figure in Margaret Thatcher's shadow cabinet. In this role, he was responsible for developing and articulating the Conservative Party's economic policies in opposition to the Labour government. Howe's expertise in economics and his commitment to Thatcher's free-market principles made him a key player in shaping the party's platform and preparing for the eventual transition to power.
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