March 1974: Ted Heath (Con-Lib Coalition)
Against the odds. Heath and Thorpe were able to forge an alliance. Thorpe became Deputy PM and NI Secretary. One of the major points of contention was Stormont. The NI assembly was persuaded by Westminster to shelve the council of Ireland plans for the forseeable future.
Industrial strife was still widespread and Heath needing a night off went for a meal at a London restaurant. At 9.23 PM a car screeched to a halt outside the Restaurant and a machine gun was fired into the customers. 7 people were killed included Heath.
Against the odds. Heath and Thorpe were able to forge an alliance. Thorpe became Deputy PM and NI Secretary. One of the major points of contention was Stormont. The NI assembly was persuaded by Westminster to shelve the council of Ireland plans for the forseeable future.
Industrial strife was still widespread and Heath needing a night off went for a meal at a London restaurant. At 9.23 PM a car screeched to a halt outside the Restaurant and a machine gun was fired into the customers. 7 people were killed included Heath.