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The author discusses aspects of Great Britain's politics, commerce, and economy as of August 1, 1970. Topics include the election of the Conservative Party in June, the politics of Prime Minister Edward Heath, and the entry of Great Britain into the European Common Market. The stocks of International Vintners & Distillers, Distillers Corp., and electronics producer Plessey are also commented on.

The article offers information related to the victory of the Tory Party in Great Britain and the challenges that lie ahead of new Prime Minister Edward Heath. It highlights the steps taken by the new Tory Government which include, drawing up measures to spark the sluggish British economy, making industry more competitive, and introduce reform in the archaic industrial-relations practices.

The article reports on the political condition amidst the dissolution of the Parliament and the national election in 1966 in Great Britain. Leaders of the Labor Party which are led by Prime Minister Harold Wilson are hopeful that they can win a bigger backing from British voters. Public opinion polls conducted by Gallup show that Tory Party leader, Edward Heath, is dominated by Wilson.

The article focuses on the defeat of former British Prime Minister Edward Heath to Harold Wilson in the 1974 elections. The election was devastating to the supporters of Heath because he had positively shone with confidence during the campaign. Wilson rejected the proposal of the Liberals for a national coalition government to include all three political parties. The appointment of Michael Foot as Secretary of State for Employment under Wilson's cabinet made the most controversy.

This article discusses Great Britain politics and government under Prime Minister Edward Heath. The government intervened in a labor dispute between miners and companies. The government refused a labor union's promise to hold back other wage claims if the dispute is resolved and the miners are given what they are asking for.

The article focuses on the implementation of British Conservative Prime Minister Edward Heath of wage and price controls modeled on the U.S. system. It mentions that Heath hopes for a voluntary wage-price agreement between labor and business during the imposition of the freeze, which will last for at least 13 months. It says that unionists have expressed willingness to communicate with the government. Moreover, businessmen anticipate for peaceful settlement of all wage-price disputes.

Deals with the impact of the defeat of the Tory Party on the internal conflicts in the English political party in November 1974. Problem experienced by the party concerning the identity of the political group; Comments on the Party leadership of Edward Heath; Contributions of Heath to the previous successes attained by the group.

Discusses some economic and political issues in Great Britain in 1974. Economic problems facing the country; Stability of the administration of Prime Minister Edward Heath; Action taken by citizens in England to address the threat of labor unions to bring the country to its knees.

Reflects on the results of elections in Great Britain held as of March 1974. Platform on which Edward Heath built his campaign; Excuses given by public opinion polls when their forecast of a Heath-led Conservative victory failed to materialize; Performance of the Conservative, Labor and Liberal parties in the elections; Speculation on who would replace Heath as the leader of the Conservative Party.

Examines how the government of Great Britain which declared its belief in economic freedom has supported wage and price controls. Reasons for the decline in conservatism of British Prime Minister Edward Heath; Factors contributing to the increases in government spending; Role of the labor unions in the decision of the government to support price controls.

Commends Great Britain Prime Minister Edward Heath for his abilities as a political leader. Important decision made by Heath concerning the problem in Rhodesia; Agreement forged between the government of Heath and the government of Rhodesia under the leadership of Ian Smith.

Focuses on political issues in Great Britain. Election of politician Edward Heath as the leader of the British Conservative Party; Improvement in the Conservatives' electoral chances with the change of the leadership; Comparisons of the career and political background of politician Alec Home with Prime Minister Harold Wilson; Criticism of the Wilson administration in its confrontation with Indonesia and in formal support of the U.S. role in Vietnam.

Examines how British Prime Minister Edward Heath is dealing with his country's labor unions as of November 24, 1872. Status achieved by the labor unions in Great Britain; Discussion of how Harold Wilson addressed the labor unions during his term as a prime minister; Measures planned to implement by Heath in response to his failure to persuade the labor unions to abide by a cost-of-living regulator.

Explains that the political debate in Great Britain over the membership of the country to the European Common Market is far from finished after the House of Commons accepted the negotiated terms for the membership. Stand of Prime Minister Edward Heath on the issue; Division among economists on the consequences of the country's joining the Common Market; Vacillation of Labor Party leader Harold Wilson on the issue.

Focuses on political issues pertaining to Great Britain with emphasis on the jail-break by George Blake, the Soviet spy. Refusal by home secretary Roy Jenkins to carry out the court order to flog a life prisoner who had assailed and killed his warder; Insistence by politician Edward Heath that the Labor government should take full responsibility for the escape of the traitor Blake; Fact that the maneuver of the Labor government was to appoint a commission to look into the matter of prison security.