1961 - 1963

Ian Macleod (1913-1970) determined to go into politics during service in the army in the Second World War, and in 1946 was recruited into the Conservative Party's secretariat. He entered the Commons in 1950, joining with other new entrants to form the 'one nation' group. He was quickly appointed to ministerial office, and entered the cabinet in 1955 as minister of labour. Under Macmillan he became colonial Secretary and followed Butler as Leader of the House of Commons. When Macmillan resigned he opposed Home's bid for the party Leadership, and after Home was successful Macleod left the government, although he served in Home's shadow cabinet after the 1964 election. In 1970 he was appointed chancellor of the exchequer in the government of Edward Heath, but was taken ill soon after his appointment and died a few weeks later.

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