1980 Labour Party deputy leadership election explained

Election Name:1980 Labour Party deputy leadership election
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Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:1976 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Previous Year:1976
Next Election:1981 Labour Party deputy leadership election
Next Year:1981
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Candidate1:Denis Healey
Popular Vote1:Unopposed
Deputy Leader
Before Election:Michael Foot
After Election:Denis Healey

The 1980 Labour Party deputy leadership election took place on 13 November 1980 when incumbent deputy leader Michael Foot was elected leader of the Labour Party, defeating Denis Healey. Healey was subsequently elected unopposed as deputy leader.

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