Sir Ted's last laugh.(Edward Heath to retire from British politics)(Brief Article) From: The Economist (US) | Date: October 28, 2000 | COPYRIGHT 2000 Economist Newspaper Ltd. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information) Copyright information

THIS column has noted before, in the case of that incorrigible old socialist, Tony Benn, that when a British politician has failed in most of his endeavours, sheer longevity can still be counted on to earn him a reputation as "an eminent parliamentarian". So it was this week, when Sir Edward Heath let it be known that after 50 consecutive years in the House of Commons he intends to stand down at the next general election.

Colleagues and commentators churned out the usual gushing insincerities. William Hague, the present leader of the Conservative Party, said how admirable it ...

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