| 76 Jan 29 Th |
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Norman Scott allegations against Jeremy Thorpe |
| 76 Feb 19 Th |
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[Chronology] |
Fishing war: Iceland broke off diplomatic relations with UK |
| 76 Mar 2 Tu |
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Sterling crisis began as sterling fell below $2 |
| 76 Mar 16 Tu |
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Wilson announced his resignation as Prime Minister |
| 76 Apr 7 We |
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Government lost its majority (Stonehouse resigned whip) |
| 76 May 5 We |
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Stage II of pay policy agreed with TUC |
| 76 May 6 Th |
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Local elections: large Conservative gains (1800+) |
| 76 May 10 Mo |
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Thorpe resigned as Liberal leader over Scott affair |
| 76 May 26 We |
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Wilson's resignation honours list published; scandal |
| 76 May 27 Th |
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HC: Heseltine mace incident (government whip broke pair) |
| 76 May 28 Fr |
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Opposition withdrew cooperation over Commons business |
| 76 Jun 7 Mo |
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UK given $5,300m standby credit by Bank of International Settlements |
| 76 Jun 22 Tu |
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Government conceded in pairing dispute; cooperation resumed |
| 76 Jul 7 We |
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David Steel elected Liberal leader |
| 76 Jul 22 Th |
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Public expenditure cuts of £1,000m |
| 76 Aug 2 Mo |
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Government lost Tameside case in House of Lords |
| 76 Aug 30 Mo |
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Riot at Notting Hill carnival |
| 76 Sep 28 Tu |
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Sterling crisis resumed: Healey turned back from Heathrow |
| 76 Nov 1 Mo |
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IMF team arrived in Britain |
| 76 Nov 2 Tu |
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US: Carter won presidential election |