P143 BEEBFAX 122 Thu 31 Dec --:--/--                             Labour leader Michael Foot, who had  been at the helm since the resignation  of James Callaghan (prime minister  from 1976 to 1979) in late 1980,  resigned soon after the election and  was succeeded by Neil Kinnock.  The election night was broadcast live  on the BBC, and was presented by Peter  Snow, David Dimbleby and Robin Day.   Next       Prev       Home        End