Statement on the death of James Callaghan ("a formidable opponent")
| Document type: | Speeches, interviews, etc. |
|---|---|
| Venue: | London |
| Source: | Thatcher MSS (Churchill Archive Centre): THCR |
| Editorial comments: | |
| Importance ranking: | Major |
| Word count: | 48 words |
| Themes: | Labour Party & socialism, Leadership |
Jim Callaghan was a formidable opponent, one who could best me across the dispatch box.
In other circumstances he would have been a successful prime minister.
He was a superb party manager.
Despite our disagreements, I always respected him because I knew he was moved by deep patriotism.