Hague was also hindered by a series of embarrassing publicity stunts, and resigned as party leader three months later, becoming the first Conservative leader since Austen Chamberlain to leave office without becoming Prime Minister.
Hague was also hindered by a series of embarrassing publicity stunts, which overshadowed his talents as a skilled orator. He resigned three months later, becoming the first Conservative leader since Austen Chamberlain to leave office without becoming Prime Minister.