1979 in the United Kingdom

Events from the year 1979 in the United Kingdom. == Incumbents == Monarch – Elizabeth II Prime Minister - James Callaghan (Labour) (until 4 May), Margaret Thatcher (Conservative) (starting 4 May) == Events == === January === 1 January – French carmaker Peugeot completes its takeover of the European division of financially troubled American carmaker Chrysler, which was agreed last year and includes the British operations of the former Rootes Group and the French Simca brand.

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