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Beckett Shadow Cabinet
Shadow Cabinet of the United Kingdom
1994
Date formed
12 May 1994
Date dissolved
21 July 1994
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Elizabeth II
Leader of the Opposition
Margaret Beckett
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Labour Party
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Official Opposition
271 / 651 (42%)
History
Legislature term(s)
51st UK Parliament
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Shadow Cabinet of John Smith
Successor
Shadow Cabinet of Tony Blair
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