Labour government, 1974–1979
In March 1976, having just turned sixty years old, Wilson resigned as Prime Minister, ending his leadership of the Labour Party after thirteen years, and a total of nearly eight years as Prime Minister. He was replaced by James Callaghan, who had held senior government positions during both of Wilson's ministries, and had served as a Shadow Cabinet member in the early-1960s.
Phil Wilson (British politician)
Philip Wilson (born 31 May 1959) is a Labour Party MP in the United Kingdom. He was elected as Member of Parliament (MP) for Sedgefield on 19 July 2007 in a by-election that followed the resignation of Tony Blair, former Prime Minister and MP for Sedgefield.