MICHAEL (BARON HESELTINE) HESELTINE - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 08/01/1989 - HFSID 317394

MICHAEL HESELTINE
The British politician signs a letter bearing the logo of the House of Commons.
Typed Letter signed: "Michael Heseltine" as a Member of Parliament, 1 page, 5¾x8¼. No place, 1989 August 1. On House of Commons stationery to "Dear Mr. Slapinski", in full: "Thank you for your letter of 11th July. I much appreciate your kind remarks and I'm happy to send the enclosed photograph and autographed card as you request. [The color photo is included here, unsigned.] Good luck with your hobby. Yours sincerely". Michael Heseltine (b. 1933) was a Conservative M. P. (1966-2001) and a Cabinet Minister under Prime Ministers Thatcher and Major. Under Margaret Thatcher, he served as Secretary of State for the Environment (1979-1983) and Secretary of State for Defence (1983-1986). But he clashed repeatedly with Thatcher, finally storming out of 10 Downing Street to announce his resignation to the Press. Now a "back-bencher", he was frequently critical of Thatcher, and challenged her for leadership of the Conservative Party in 1990. Heseltine garnered enough votes from Conservative MP's to force a second vote (November 20, 1990), after which Thatcher resigned. In the voting which followed, however, John Major, not Michael Heseltine, became the new Party leader and Prime Minister. Heseltine joined Major's government, serving in several positions, including Deputy Prime Minister and First Secretary of State. Retiring from the House of Commons (but not from politics) in 2001, he received a life peerage as Baron Heseltine. Heseltine has remained quite outspoken on policy issues, and was instrumental in David Cameron's ascendance to Conservative leader in 2005. Corners slightly worn and creased. Light surface creases. Fine condition.