1917- . British Labour politician. While
minister of defence 1964-70 he was in charge
of the reduction of British forces east of
Suez. He was chancellor of the Exchequer
1974-79. In 1976 he contested the party
leadership, losing to James Callaghan, and
again in 1980, losing to Michael Foot, to
whom he was deputy leader 1980-83. In 1987 he
resigned from the shadow cabinet.