Due to the landslide victory of the Labour Party in the 1997 British General Election, this 43 years old son of a barrister and lecturer became the youngest Prime Minister since Lord Liverpool in 1812.
Correct answer: D. Tony Blair
- A. Margaret Thatcher
- B. Neville Chamberlain
- C. John Major
- D. Tony Blair
Explanation
Tony Blair became Prime Minister after Labour won the 1997 election and was the youngest British prime minister since Lord Liverpool. Margaret Thatcher and John Major were Conservative prime ministers, while Chamberlain served before the 1997 election.
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