However he successfully challenged Ian Mikardo for the chairmanship of the Parliamentary Labour Party , and held the post throughout the parliament .
On return to office in 1974 , Hughes was disappointed not to be offered a ministerial post .
He successfully challenged Ian Mikardo for the chairmanship of the Parliamentary Labour Party , and held the post throughout the parliament .
On return to office in 1974 , Hughes was disappointed not to be offered a ministerial post .