Conservative government, 1957–1964

The Conservative government of the United Kingdom that began in 1957 and ended in 1964 consisted of three ministries: the first Macmillan ministry, second Macmillan ministry, and then the Douglas-Home ministry. They were respectively led by Harold Macmillan and Sir Alec Douglas-Home, who were appointed by Queen Elizabeth II.

Harold Macmillan led the Government from 1957–1963 and was succeeded by Lord (Alec) Home.

Alec Douglas-Home led the Government from 1963. He was defeated at the 1964 general election.

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