British Politics 1955-1972 By jackireland Period: Jan 1, 1955 to Dec 31, 1972 British Politics May 26, 1955 General Election Conservative party win, PM Sir Anthony Eden Oct 8, 1959 General Election Conservative win, Harold Macmillan PM Feb 5, 1963 Beatles have first no. 1 Oct 15, 1964 General election Labour win, Harold Wilson PM Mar 31, 1966 General Election Labour win, Harold Wilson PM Jun 18, 1970 Generaol Election Conservative win, Edward Heath PM