It is inconceivable for Labour to lose this election.
James Callaghan 05/05/1979
Category: 1979 General Election
I keep telling my Tory colleagues: don't have any policies. A manifesto that has policies alienates people. In 1979 the manifesto said nothing which was brilliant.
Michael Heseltine
Category: 1979 General Election, Manifestos
I was delighted that by campaigning throughout England, Scotland and Wales, addressing in all 39 public meetings, I had contributed to the victory of the Conservative Party at this general election.
Edward Heath 05/1979
Speaking ironically on his contribution to Margaret Thatcher's first election victory
Category: 1979 General Election
If I lose, I will be out tomorrow.
Margaret Thatcher 02/05/1979
On the eve of the 1979 election
Category: 1979 General Election, Winning & Losing
I must warn you, that although our Party is going to win overall, I could lose Finchley.
Margaret Thatcher 05/1979
To her family on the eve of the election in May 1979. She won, almost doubling her majority.
Category: 1979 General Election
