For 10 points, name this leader of the British Conservative Party who preceded Margaret Thatcher.
While serving as Shadow Chancellor, this man defeated Reginald Maudling to become leader of his political party. During one election, this man's opponent nicknamed him "Selsdon Man", an attempt to portray his economic policies as primitive. This man's time in government is associated with a period of inflation called the "Barber Boom". As Prime Minister, this man re-introduced the halfpenny coin as part of his decimalization of currency. This man's government also adopted the Three Day Week, a form of electricity rationing, in response to a coal miner's strike, and he also led Britain into the European Community. This man resigned after calling an election that resulted in a hung Parliament. His single term as Prime Minister came between the two Labour governments of Harold Wilson. For 10 points, name this leader of the British Conservative Party who preceded Margaret Thatcher.
While serving as Shadow Chancellor, this man defeated Reginald Maudling to become leader of his political party.
Edward Heath