First Shadow Cabinet of Edward Heath
First Shadow Cabinet of Edward Heath | |
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Shadow Cabinet of United Kingdom | |
| 1965 – 1970 | |
| Date formed | 28 July 1965 |
| Date dissolved | 19 June 1970 |
| People and organisations | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Leader of the Opposition | Edward Heath |
| Deputy Leader of the Opposition | Reginald Maudling |
| Member party | |
| Status in legislature | Official Opposition 303 / 630 (48%) (1964) 251 / 630 (40%) (1966) |
| History | |
| Legislature terms | 43rd UK Parliament 44th UK Parliament |
| Incoming formation | 1965 Conservative Party leadership election |
| Outgoing formation | 1970 United Kingdom general election |
| Predecessor | Shadow Cabinet of Alec Douglas-Home |
| Successor | Second Shadow Cabinet of Harold Wilson |
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The First Shadow Cabinet of Edward Heath was created on 28 July 1965 after the Conservative Party elected Edward Heath as its leader, replacing Alec Douglas-Home.