1980 Labour Party deputy leadership election

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.

1980 Labour Party deputy leadership election
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Candidate Denis Healey
Popular vote Unopposed

Deputy Leader before election

Michael Foot

Elected Deputy Leader

Denis Healey

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