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Neil Gordon Kinnock, Baron Kinnock, PC (born 28 March 1942) is a Welsh politician who was Leader of the Opposition and Leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992. He was a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1970 to 1995, first for Bedwellty and then for Islwyn .
Jun 29, 2024 · Neil Kinnock, British politician who was leader of the Labour Party from 1983 to 1992. He notably persuaded his party to abandon its radical policies on disarmament and large-scale nationalization. He later served as vice president of the European Commission (1999–2004).
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Dec 3, 2023 · Former Labour minister Glenys Kinnock, an ex-MEP and wife of ex-Labour leader Lord Kinnock, has died at 79, her family have said. They praised her political work, saying Europe, Africa and the UN...
Feb 19, 2024 · Former Labour leader Neil Kinnock has cautiously predicted a victory for Sir Keir Starmer at the next general election - but refused to speculate on whether he will win a majority.
Apr 9, 2022 · From the minute the party lost heavily in 1987, everything had been centred around presenting Neil Kinnock as a serious, credible alternative Prime Minister in waiting. His advisors urged him to switch the grey suits for black ones, to lower his over-exuberant tone and to stage-manage his photo opportunities.
Mar 28, 2022 · Neil Kinnock led the Labour Party between 1983 and 1992. He was defeated in the General Election of 1987, and despite the polls suggesting he would become Prime Minister - he lost...
Sep 25, 2014 · Neil Kinnock, the man who saved Labour. Tony Benn saw him as the great betrayer and he led his party to two general election defeats. But now the best platform speaker of his generation has got his bounce back – and Kinnock’s reputation is on the rise. By Francis Beckett.
