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Hugh Todd Naylor Gaitskell CBE (9 April 1906 – 18 January 1963) was a British politician who was Leader of the Labour Party and Leader of the Opposition from 1955 until his death in 1963.
Hugh Gaitskell was a British statesman, leader of the British Labour Party from December 1955 until his sudden death at the height of his influence. After teaching political economy at the University of London, Gaitskell served through World War II in the Ministry of Economic Warfare.
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Dec 5, 2013 · Nigel Lawson claimed recently that he caused Gaitskell’s death by raising his blood pressure, arguing in favour of Europe, but Nurse Brandreth thinks he had more serious medical problems.
Jan 4, 2013 · True, there were paradoxes in the life of Hugh Gaitskell, who died 50 years ago this month, tragically too early to lead the party to the election victory he had triumphantly made possible. A...
Hugh Gaitskell died of lupus disease - a rare and potentially fatal condition which can affect any organ in the body. Tributes were paid to his first-class intellect, integrity, great...
Hugh Gaitskell. (1906—1963) politician. Quick Reference. (1906–63). As Labour party leader, Gaitskell exercised a more enduring impact on British politics than might be supposed from his brief ministerial career.
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6 days ago · Hugh Todd Naylor Gaitskell ( 9 April 1906 – 18 January 1963) was a British politician and leader of the Labour Party from 1955 until his death. Contents. 1 Quotes. 1.1 Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Fuel and Power. 1.2 Chancellor of the Exchequer. 1.3 Opposition MP. 1.4 Leader of the Labour Party. 2 Quotes about Gaitskell.
