In 1987 he became leader of the Socialist Left Party and rose quickly to become a very popular figure in Norwegian politics, but also controversial within his own party because he was considered to be too right-wing.
He became leader of the Socialist Left Party wing. This was in 1987. He rose quickly to become a very popular figure in Norwegian politics, but also controversial within his own party because he was considered to be too right-wing. This was in 1987.