The Conservative government of the United Kingdom that began in 1957 and ended in 1964 consisted of three ministries: the first Macmillan ministry, second Macmillan ministry, and then the Douglas-Home
Macmillan (1959)
Douglas-Home (c. 1963)
Harold Macmillan led the Government from 1957 to 1963, and was succeeded by Lord (Alec) Home.
Alec Douglas-Home led the Government from 1963 onwards. He was defeated at the 1964 general election.
Eden ministry
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In April 1955, following the resignation of Winston Churchill, Anthony Eden, then-Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary, was invited to form government as he took over as Leader of the Conservat
Conservative government, 1957–1964
…Gaitskell (1957–1963) Harold Wilson (1963) History Election 1959 general election Legislature terms 41st UK Parliament 42nd UK Parliament Predecessor Eden ministry Successor Douglas-Home ministry January 1957 – October 1959 Harold Macmillan: Prime Minister David Maxwell Fyfe, 1st Viscount Kilmuir: Lord High…
Anthony Eden