Deselection
Goodwin's own constituency party in Bermondsey had been taken over by the left, including Peter Tatchell who was soon to be selected to succeed Robert Mellish as the MP. Although they wished him well personally and respected his contribution, the Bermondsey left insisted on a new candidate for the 1981 elections and deselected him. He let his membership of the Labour Party lapse in 1982, but was declared an honorary member on 21 February 1983.
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Preceded by Sir Desmond Plummer |
Leader of the Greater London Council 1973-1977 |
Succeeded by Sir Horace Cutler |
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