1. Home
  2. / Harold Wilson
  3. / What was Harold Wilson's position in the Shadow Cabinet before becoming Labour Leader?

What was Harold Wilson's position in the Shadow Cabinet before becoming Labour Leader?

  • Shadow Chancellor

  • Shadow Home Secretary

  • Shadow Defence Secretary

  • Shadow Foreign Secretary

Answer

Before becoming Labour Leader, Harold Wilson served as the Shadow Foreign Secretary in the Shadow Cabinet. He took on the role in 1961 and held it until he became Labour Leader in 1963.
How well do you know the enigmatic Harold Wilson?

How well do you know the enigmatic Harold Wilson?

Take the Harold Wilson Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox